Diagnostic IndicatorsThe diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.Diagnostic indicators on the front panelNOTE: The diagnostic indicators are not present if the system is equipped with an LCD display.NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into a working power source andpress the power button.Table 4. Diagnostic indicatorsIcon Description Condition Corrective actionHealth indicator The indicator turns solid blue if thesystem is in good health.None required.The indicator flashes amber:• When the system is turned on.• When the system is in standby.• If any error condition exists. Forexample, a failed fan, PSU, or ahard drive.Check the System Event Log or system messages for thespecific issue. For more information about errormessages, see the Dell Event and Error MessagesReference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.The POST process is interrupted without any videooutput due to invalid memory configurations. See theGetting help section.Hard driveindicatorThe indicator flashes amber if there isa hard drive error.Check the System Event Log to determine the hard drivethat has an error. Run the appropriate Online Diagnosticstest. Restart the system and run embedded diagnostics(ePSA). If the hard drives are configured in a RAID array,restart the system and enter the host adapterconfiguration utility program.Electrical indicator The indicator flashes amber if thesystem experiences an electrical error(for example, voltage out of range, ora failed power supply unit (PSU) orvoltage regulator).Check the System Event Log or system messages for thespecific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU,check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the PSU. If theproblem persists, see the Getting help section.TemperatureindicatorThe indicator flashes amber if thesystem experiences a thermal error(for example, the ambienttemperature is out of range or fanfailure).Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:• A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.• System cover, cooling shroud, EMI filler panel,memory module blank, or back filler bracket isremoved.• Ambient temperature is too high.• External airflow is obstructed.See the Getting help section.Memory indicator The indicator flashes amber if amemory error occurs.Check the system event log or system messages for thelocation of the failed memory. Reseat the memorymodule. If the problem persists, see the Getting helpsection.16 Dell PowerEdge R530 system overview
