Blinking lights

[Gareth Bult]

Ok,

Good information, thanks.

Probably a stupid question, but where can I get "Server Administrator" ?
(Ubuntu/Debian would be good)

The paperwork that came with the machines wasn't "too" helpful ..

Thanks,
Gareth.

On Mon, 2006-10-16 at 09:39 -0500, Cody_Sparks at dell.com wrote:
> It sounds like the servers are reporting an error.  You should check
> your system event log through OpenManage Server Administrator.  The
> "normal" state for all of your servers is either solid blue (no errors
> reported) or amber (when there's an error).  Pressing the (i)dentify
> button will cause a server in either state to blink blue (so you can
> find the front/back of the same server if you're working on it and
> moving from front to back of the rack).  Pressing (i)dentify again
> will return it to its previous state.
>  
> The system event log will let you know why it's reporting an error,
> and it could be as simple as a warning (one power cable unplugged,
> cover remover from top of system, single-bit memory errors, etc) or
> something that requires attention (fan failure, CPU failure, etc).
> Since the servers are apparently working, it's likely a warning, but
> should be investigated, because redundancy may be lost in some
> component of the system.
>  
> If you don't have Server Administrator installed, you may want to call
> support, as depending on your system model and Linux distribution, you
> may be able to run Dell DSET, boot to a floppy to pull the system
> event log, or you may have to boot to our OpenManage LiveCD on
> linux.dell.com.
>  
> --Cody
> 
> 
> 
>         
>         ______________________________________________________________
>         From: linux-poweredge-bounces at dell.com
>         [mailto:linux-poweredge-bounces at dell.com] On Behalf Of Gareth
>         Bult
>         Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 3:04 AM
>         To: linux-poweredge-Lists
>         Subject: Blinking lights
>         
>         
>         
>         
>         Hi,
>         
>         I know there is an entry on this in the FAQ, but the lights on
>         two of my servers flash - no matter what I press in terms of
>         front or back panel buttons. All the buttons do it let me
>         choose between blue or orange.
>         
>         Other apparently identical servers have constant non-flashing
>         lights.
>         
>         Anyone know why or if I should be worried ?
>         
>         Gareth.
>         
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