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Figure 11. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
1. iDRAC Direct status indicator
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management
port (USB XML Import).
Table 11. iDRAC Direct LED indicators
Convention iDRAC Direct LED
indicator pattern
Condition
A Green
Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the start and end
of a file transfer.
B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
C Green and turns off Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is complete.
The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop and cable (Laptop
Connect):
Table 12. iDRAC Direct LED indicator patterns
iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern Condition
Solid green for two seconds
Indicates that the laptop is connected.
Flashing green (on for two seconds
and off for two seconds)
Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.
Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.
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