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Firmware and RoT security module LEDs

The following illustrations show the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the ThinkSystem V3 Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module (Firmware and RoT Security Module).

Figure 1. LEDs on the firmware and RoT security module
LEDs on the firmware and RoT security module
1 AP0 LED (Green)2 AP1 LED (Green)3 Fatal Error LED (Amber)
Table 1. LEDs description
ScenarioAP0 LEDAP1 LEDFatal Error LEDActions
RoT security module fatal firmware failureOffOffOnReplace the firmware and RoT security module.
BlinkN/AOn
No system power (FPGA heartbeat LED off)OffOffOffIf the AC power is on, but the system board does not have power, then:
  1. Check the power supply unit (PSU) or power distribution board. If the PSU or power distribution board has any error, replace it.

  2. If the PSU or power distribution board is good, replace the system board.

XCC firmware recoverable errorBlinkN/AOffInformation only. No action is required.
XCC firmware is recovered from errorOnN/AOff
UEFI firmware authentication failureN/ABlinkOff
UEFI firmware is recovered from authentication failureN/AOnOff
System is OK (FPGA heartbeat LED is On)OnOnOff