Front LCD panel

Last Updated : Aug 23, 2021 |

Use Front LCD panel to identify hardware status and problems with the server.

LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages, to indicate if the system is operating correctly.

  • The LCD backlight is white during normal operating condition

  • When the system needs attention, the LCD backlight turns amber, and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.

  • When the system turns off and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to turn it on.

  • If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it.

  • The LCD backlight remains turned off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Note:

 If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off.

Figure : 1. Front LCD panel

Item

Button

Description

1

Left

Move the cursor back in one-step increments

2

Select

Select the menu item highlighted by the cursor

3

Right

Move the cursor forward in one-step increments.

During message scrolling:

  • Press once to increase scrolling speed

  • Press again to stop

  • Press again to return to default scrolling speed

  • Press again to repeat the cycle

  • The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling.

4

LCD display

Displays system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address. The name Avaya will appear in this field if there are no errors to display