# Fault LED did not stop flashing

After the USB flash drive is inserted into one of USB ports on the node canister that is being initialized, the fault LED starts to flash, indicating that the node canister is initializing. Normally during this process the fault LED flashes for approximately 3 minutes before it stops. The fault LEDs are on the node canister.

## About this task

After the USB flash drive is inserted either of the two USB ports on the node canister that is being initialized, the fault LED () starts flashing.

If the fault LED does not stop flashing as expected, use the following steps to determine any necessary action:

## Procedure

1. Ensure that you wait at least 3 minutes from when the fault LED first started to flash. If the LED stops flashing within this time, return to the initialization wizard. If the fault LED continues to flash, proceed to 2.
2. Look at the status LED. ()

   If the status LED is permanently on, proceed to step 6.

3. If the status LED is flashing or permanently off, see Resolving problems with the node canister, taking care to remove the USB flash drive from the canister when the canister is removed from the enclosure.
4. Cancel the initialization wizard.
5. Reinsert the USB flash drive into your personal computer and restart the initialization tool. Complete the steps in the tool, but use the other node canister in the control enclosure. After completing the initialization wizard, if the fault LED does not stop flashing, contact your support representative for further assistance.
6. If the status LED is permanently on, then the system has initialized successfully. Return to the initialization wizard and continue as if the fault LED stopped flashing. Verify the results of initialization. If the system is operational, log on to the management GUI and complete system setup. After completing system setup, check the fault LED to determine whether it is still flashing. If the fault LED is still flashing, complete these steps:
   1. In the management GUI, select Monitoring > System > Actions > Power off.
   2. Restart the system.
   3. If the fault LED continues to flash, contact the support center for more assistance.

Parent topic: The fault LED does not start flashing or does not stop flashing