Node front panel indicators

The indicators on the left end cap of the node provide an overview of the node status.

Labels and indicators on the left end cap of the node provide information about the node status. When multiple nodes are in a rack, the serial number is used to identify the node that is being referenced.
Figure 1. Left node end cap
Node status indicators

The following figure summarizes the possible meanings of each indicator.

Table 1. Summary of LED Indicators
Indicator Name Color Symbol Meaning
Node operational Green
This icon shows the power on LED on the node end cap.
  • Off - The node isn’t receiving AC power or it’s running on battery.
  • Slow flash - The main CPU isn’t running or the canister is in X86 standby mode.
  • On - The node is running (not in standby mode)
Identify node Blue
This icon shows the identify LED on the node end cap.
  • Off - Default
  • On - The light identifies the node. The LED can be turned on or off by the chenclosure command.
Node fault Amber
This icon shows the fault LED on the node end cap.
  • Off - The node is in candidate state or active state.
  • On
    • The node is in service state, or there is an error that is preventing the software from loading.
    • A canister, PSU, or fan assembly has an error.
    • Insufficient battery power to start the system. The system will start once the battery has charged.