1Diagnostic IndicatorsThe diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.iDRAC Direct LED indicator codesNOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not turn on for the USB mode.Figure 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator1. iDRAC Direct statusindicatorTable 3. iDRAC Direct LED indicatorsConvention iDRAC Direct LEDindicator pattern ConditionA Green Turns green for a minimum of two seconds at the starting 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 4. iDRAC Direct LED indicator patternsiDRAC Direct LEDindicator patternSolid green for twosecondsFlashing green (on for twoseconds and off for twoseconds)ConditionIndicates that the laptop is connected.Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.Using USB diskette or USB DVD or CD drivesThe blade has USB ports on the front which allows you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD or CD drive,keyboard, or mouse. The USBdrives can be used to configure the blade.To designate the USB diskette drive as the boot drive: