Product Documentation
Abstract
Overview of the status indicators on the Netfinity 5100
Content
Tower model

- Operator information panel
- Hard disk drive activity light
- Hard disk drive status light
- Serial number
- Cover release latch
- Reset button
- Power control button
- Power control button shield (if installed)

- AC power LED
- DC power LED
AC Power Light
This light provides status information about the power supply. During normal operation, both the AC and DC Power lights are on.
DC Power Light: This light provides status information about the power supply. During normal operation, both the AC and DC Power lights are on.
Rack model

- Cover release latch
- Serial number
- Hard disk drive activity light
- Hard disk drive status light
- Reset button
- Power control button
- Power control button shield (if installed)
- Operator information panel
Reset Button
Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST).
Operator Information Panel
The lights on this panel give status information for the server.
Hard Disk Status Light
Each of the hot-swap drives has a Hard Disk Status light. When this amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed. When the light flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the light flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive.
Hard Disk Activity Light
Each of the hot-swap drives has a Hard Disk Activity light. When this green light is flashing, the controller is accessing the drive.
Document Location
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Modified date:
24 January 2019
UID
ibm1MIGR-45231