Identifying power supply problems

Power supply LEDs Description
AC DC Error
Off Off Off No AC power to the server or a problem with the AC power source.

This is a normal condition when no AC power is present.

See Server has no AC power

Off Off On No AC power to the power supply, a problem with the AC power source, or a failed power supply.

This condition occurs only when a second power supply is providing power to the server.

See Error LED lights up for one power supply

Off On Off Faulty power supply.

See Faulty power supply

Off On On Faulty power supply.

See Faulty power supply

On Off Off Power supply not fully seated (most typical), faulty power supply, or faulty system board.

See Power supply AC LED lights up

On Off or flashing On Faulty power supply.

See Faulty power supply

On On Off Normal operation
On On On Power supply is faulty but still operational

See Faulty power supply