Users Guide

To view LCD front panel status using RACADM, use the objects in the System.LCD group. For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM
Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Conguring LCD setting
Viewing system front panel LED status
To view the current system ID LED status, in iDRAC web interface, go to Overview > Hardware > Front Panel. The Live Front Panel Feed
section displays the current front panel status:
• Solid blue — No errors present on the managed system.
• Blinking blue — Identify mode is enabled (regardless of managed system error presence).
• Solid amber — Managed system is in failsafe mode.
• Blinking amber — Errors present on managed system.
When the system is operating normally (indicated by blue Health icon on the LED front panel), then both Hide Error and UnHide Error is
grayed-out. You can hide or unhide the errors only for rack and tower servers.
To view system ID LED status using RACADM, use the getled command.
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Conguring system ID LED setting
Hardware trouble indicators
The hardware related problems are:
• Failure to power up
• Noisy fans
• Loss of network connectivity
• Hard drive failure
• USB media failure
• Physical damage
Based on the problem, use the following methods to correct the problem:
• Reseat the module or component and restart the system
• In case of a blade server, insert the module into a dierent bay in the chassis
• Replace hard drives or USB ash drives
• Reconnect or replace the power and network cables
If problem persists, see the Hardware Owner’s Manual for specic troubleshooting information about the hardware device.
CAUTION
: You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Viewing system health
iDRAC and CMC (for blade servers) Web interfaces display the status for the following:
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Troubleshooting managed system using iDRAC