Front View of the System

This front view displays the features available on the front of the CloudVision Appliance.

Figure 1: Front View of 4 x 3.5-inch Drive System
Table 1. Features Available on the Front of the System

Item 1 is the left control panel, contains system health and system ID, status LED, and optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicators. The status LED enables you to identify any failed hardware components. The Quick Sync 2 enables management of the system by using mobile devices.

Item 2 is the optical drive (optional), contains one optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.

Item 3 is the USB port (optional), is USB 2.0 compliant.

Item 4 is the video connector, enables you to connect a display device to the system.

Item 5 is right control panel, contains the power button and USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.

Item 6 is hard drive slots, enables you to install hard drives that are supported on your system.
Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
1 Left control panel N/A Contains the system health and system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
Note: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only on certain configurations.
  • Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar.
  • Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature allows management of the system by using mobile devices. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting the system.
2 Drive slots N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system.
3 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
4 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.
5 USB port (optional) The USB port is USB 2.0 compliant.
6 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
7 Information Tag N/A The Information Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.

Status LED Indicators

Note: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.
Table 1. Status LED Indicators and Descriptions

Item 1 is the health indicator that indicates the health status of the system. The indicator turns solid blue if the system is turned on and in good health. The indicator flashes amber if the system is turned on or in standby, and if any issue occurs (for example, a failed fan or drive).

Item 2 is the drive indicator that flashes amber if an error occurs related to drive.

Item 3 is the electrical indicator that flashes amber if an electrical error occurs (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit or voltage regulator).

Item 4 is the temperature indicator that flashes amber if a thermal error occurs (for example, temperature out of range or fan failure).

Item 5 is the memory indicator that flashes amber if a memory error occurs.

Item 6 is the PCIe indicator that flashes amber if an error occurs related to PCIe card.
Icon Description Condition Corrective Action

Drive Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if there is a drive error.
  • Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an error.
  • Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
  • If the drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system, and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.

Temperature Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, the ambient temperature is out of range, or there is a fan failure). Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
  • A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
  • System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is removed.
  • Ambient temperature is too high.
  • External airflow is obstructed.

Electrical Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit (PSU) or voltage regulator). Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the PSU. Reseat the PSU.

Memory Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a memory error occurs. Check the System Event Log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module.

PCIe Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.

iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Codes

The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.

You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:

Table 2. iDRAC Direct LED Indicator CodesThe iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes table describes the iDRAC status when it is solid green, flashing green, and when it is turned off.
iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Code Condition
Solid green for two seconds. Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds). Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
Turns off. Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of your system.

Figure 1: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicators

Table 3. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicators and DescriptionsThis table describes the Quick Sync status indicators. The indicator statuses are Off, which is the default state, Solid white, blinks white rapidly, blinks white slowly, blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off, solid amber, and blinking amber.
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator code Condition Corrective action
Off (default state) Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is turned off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature. If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the left control panel flex cable and check.
Solid white Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready to communicate. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn off. If the LED fails to turn off, restart the system.
Blinks white rapidly Indicates data transfer activity.  
Blinks white slowly Indicates that firmware update is in progress.  
Blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is disabled. Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is configured to be disabled by iDRAC.
Solid amber Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. Restart the system.
Blinking amber Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 hardware is not responding properly. Restart the system.

Setting Up CVP

Note: Single-Node is not recommended for production deployments.

Pre-installation Checklist

  • Ensure that you have console access to the CVP virtual machine on each appliance, via WOK web access. See Web Access into CVX and CVP Consoles via WOK.
  • Enter the CVP Console.
  • Ensure all configurations are done via console and not via SSH.
Note: This configuration will change the IPs and will drop connectivity if done over SSH.

Setup Steps for Single Node CVP

To set up single node CVP, complete the following steps.

  1. Access the primary CVP VM via WOK.
  2. Refer to the CloudVision Configuration Guide for the Shell-Based Configuration of a Single-Node.

Setup Steps for Multi-node CVP Cluster

Assign to each of the three CVP VMs a role (primary, secondary or tertiary).

  • The roles may be assigned in any way, but the roles must be kept consistent throughout the installation. No two nodes may share the same role.
  • Maintain the installation order starting with primary, then secondary, and finally tertiary.

To assign the roles, complete the following steps.

  1. Print the CloudVision Worksheet. Circle the role of each appliance: one primary (P), one secondary (S), and one tertiary (T).
  2. Access the primary, secondary, and tertiary CVP VMs on the respective appliance via WOK.
  3. Refer to the CloudVision Configuration Guide for the Shell-Based Configuration of Multi-Node.

Log into the CVP Web Interface

After CVP is running on the multi-node appliance cluster, enter the CVP Web Interface of the primary node via its CVP IP/Hostname with default username/password of cvpadmin/cvpadmin to set the password.

For Multi-node clusters, setting the password only has to be done on one node, and is synced to other nodes so subsequently any node can be accessed via its web interface. Refer to the CloudVision Configuration Guide for instructions on using CVP.

LCD Panel Features

The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention.

The LCD back-light lights blue during normal operating conditions.

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

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

The LCD back-light turns OFF when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.

The LCD back-light remains OFF if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Figure 1: LCD Panel Features
Table 1. LCD Panel Features Description
Item Button Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
  • Press once to increase scrolling speed.
  • Press again to return to the default scrolling speed.
  • Press again to repeat the cycle.
  • Press again to stop.

NIC Indicator Codes

Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.

Figure 1:
  1. Link LED indicator
  2. Activity LED indicator
Table 1. NIC Indicator CodesThe NIC indicators table describes different NIC indicator codes and condition of the connectivity.
Status Condition
Link and activity indicators are off. The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking green. The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking green. The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off. The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is off. The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is blinking green and activity is off. NIC identify is enabled through the NIC configuration utility.

Two-Post Rack Mount Parts

The two-post rack mount kit includes:

  • Two sliding rail assemblies.
  • Two hook and loop straps.
Figure 1: Two-Post Rack Mount Parts

Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred.

Figure 1: Power Supply unit Indicators
  1. AC PSU status indicator/handle.
Table 1. AC PSU Status Indicator CodesThis table describes the AC PSU status indicators and what condition is the PSU when the power indicator light is green, blinking green, blinking amber, and when it is not illuminated.
Power Indicator Codes Condition
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU, and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating the firmware. If the firmware update is interrupted; the PSUs do not function.
Blinking green and turns off When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and turns off. This indicates a PSU mismatch concerning efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a high output configuration to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system.
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages except for Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattage, and trigger a mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.