Power-supply LEDs

LEDs on the operator information panel of the file module indicate the cause of a problem. The topic describes the suggested actions to correct the detected problems.

The following minimum configuration is required for the DC LED on the power supply to be lit:

  • Power supply
  • Power cord
Note: You must turn on the file module for the DC LED on the power supply to be lit.

The following minimum configuration is required for the file module to start:

  • One microprocessor in microprocessor socket 1
  • One 2 GB DIMM on the system board
  • One power supply
  • Power cord
  • Four cooling fans (fan 1, 2, 3, and 5)
  • One PCI riser-card assembly in PCI connector 1

The following illustration shows the locations of the power-supply LEDs on the AC power supply.

Figure 1. Locations of the power-supply LEDs
Power-supply LEDs

The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator information panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems.

AC power-supply LEDs Description Action Notes
AC DC Error (!)
On On Off Normal operation.    
Off Off Off No AC power to the file module or a problem with the AC power source.
  1. Check the AC power to the file module.
  2. Make sure that the power cord is connected to a functioning power source.
  3. Restart the file module. If the error remains, check the power-supply LEDs.
  4. If the problem remains, replace the power-supply.
This is a normal condition when no AC power is present.
Off Off On The power supply has failed. Replace the power supply.  
Off On Off The power supply has failed. Replace the power supply.  
Off On On The power supply has failed. Replace the power supply.  
On Off Off Power supply not fully seated, faulty system board, or the power supply has failed.
  1. Reseat the power supply.
  2. If the OVER SPEC LED on the light path diagnostics is lit, follow the actions in Light path diagnostics LEDs.
  3. If the OVER SPEC LED on the light path diagnostics is not lit, check the error LEDs on the system board and the IMM2 error messages.
Typically indicates a power-supply is not fully seated.
On Off On The power supply has failed. Replace the power supply.  
On On On The power supply has failed. Replace the power supply.