Specifications

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 System Overview
Dell™PowerEdge™6850SystemsUser'sGuide
Indicators on the Bezel
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Power Indicator Codes
System Features
Supported Operating Systems
Power Protection Devices
Other Documents You May Need
Obtaining Technical Assistance
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back
panels. It also provides information about other documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
Indicators on the Bezel
The optional locking system bezel incorporates a system status indicator. The system status indicator lights blue when the system is operating correctly and
lights amber when the system needs attention due to a problem with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or hard drives.
Table1-1 lists the system's indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed as events occur in the system.
Table 1-1. System Status Indicator Patterns
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel.
Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Table 1-2. Front-PanelLEDIndicators,Buttons,andConnectors
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Blue indicator
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Amber indicator
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Description
Off
Off
Power is not available to the system.
Off
Blinking
The system has detected an error. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
On
Off
Power is on, and the system is operational.
Blinking
Off
The indicator has been activated to identify the system in a rack.
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NOTE: The blue indicator always blinks during system identification, even if an error has been detected. After the system is identified, the blue indicator
stops blinking and the amber indicator resumes blinking.
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Indicator, Button,
or Connector
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Icon
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Description