Figure 8. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator/handle
Table 9. AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power Indicator 
Pattern
Description
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is 
operational.
B Flashing green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle 
flashes green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the 
PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is 
interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the 
PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. See Dell 
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
C Flashes green 
and turns off
When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at 
4 Hz rate and turns off. This indicates that there is a PSU mismatch 
with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported 
voltage. Replace the mismatch PSU with a PSU of matching 
capacity.
CAUTION: For AC PSUs, use only PSUs with the Extended 
Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from 
previous generations of PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU 
mismatch condition or failure to power on.
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
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