Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 - Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes

Icon Description Condition Corrective action
card experiences an
error.
NOTE: For more information about the supported PCIe cards, see
Expansion card installation guidelines.
Memory
indicator
The indicator turns
solid amber if a
memory error
occurs.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the location of the
failed memory. Reseat the memory module.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Electrical
indicator
The indicator turns
solid amber if the
system experiences
an electrical error
(for example,
voltage out of
range, or a failed
power supply unit
(PSU) or voltage
regulator).
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specic issue. If it
is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the
PSU.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Temperature
indicator
The indicator turns
solid amber if the
system experiences
a thermal error (for
example, the
ambient
temperature is out
of range or there is
a fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
• System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or back ller bracket is
removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airow is obstructed.
If the problem persists, see Getting help.
Drive indicator The indicator turns
solid amber if there
is a drive error.
• Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an error.
• Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system and run
embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
• If the drives are congured in a RAID array, restart the system, and
enter the host adapter conguration utility program.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
You can congure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The
following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Dell EMC PowerEdge T640 overview
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