Barracuda Message Archiver Panel Indicators, Ports, and Connectors

This article refers to Barracuda Message Archiver firmware firmware version 5.0 or higher.

As of January 1, 2026, the BMA 150 model is End-of-Sales. Support for hardware and software-related issues will continue for BMA 150 customers. Customers with an active Instant Replacement (IR) subscription will automatically receive the upgraded BMA350 model and will not experience any disruption in service. If you are currently covered by IR, no further action is needed.

The model illustrations in this article can differ based on release date and may change in the future. If your appliance connections differ from those shown in this article, contact Barracuda Networks Technical Support for additional information.

Barracuda Message Archiver Models 150, 350, 450, and 650

Front Panel Components

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver models 150, 350, 450, and 650 power and disk activity indicator lights:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 150 front panel power and disk activity indicator lights:

Component Name	Description

Component Name	Description
Power Button	Push to power on the appliance, tap to shut down.
Reset Button	Push for five seconds to safely reboot the appliance.
Power Indicator	Displays a solid blue when the system is powered on.
Disk Light	Displays a solid green light and blinks during disk activity.

Model 150 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 150 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 150 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply	Power supply input.
Mouse Port	Optional. Mouse port.
Keyboard Port	Optional. PS2 keyboard connection.
VGA Port	Recommended. Video graphics array (VGA) monitor connection.
HDMI Port	Optional. HDMI video connection.
USB Ports (4)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Port	Network connection.
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.

Models 350 and 450 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver models 350 and 450 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver models 350 and 450 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply	Power supply input.
Power Switch	Power switch.
Mouse Port	Optional. Mouse port.
Keyboard Port	Optional. PS2 keyboard connection.
USB Ports (2)	Optional. USB device connection.
Dual Link DVI-D Port	Optional. Digital monitor connection.
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.
HDMI Port	Optional. HDMI video connection.
USB Ports (2)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Port	Network connection.

Model 650 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 650 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 650 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply	Power supply input.
Power Switch	Power switch.
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.
IPMI Port	Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) port for device management over the network.
USB Ports (4)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Ports (2)	Network connection.
VGA Port	Recommended. Video graphics array (VGA) monitor connection.

Barracuda Message Archiver Model 850 and 950

Front Panel Components

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver models 850 and 950 power and disk activity indicator lights:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver front panel indicator lights for models 850 and 950.

Component Name	Description

Component Name	Description
Power Supply/Internal Fan	Power supply and internal fan issue indicators: Continuously on and red – An overheat condition has occurred; this may be caused by cable congestion. Blinking red (1Hz) – Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Blinking red (0.25Hz) – Power failure; check for non-operational power supply. Solid blue – Local UID has been activated; use this function to locate the server in a rack-mount environment. Blining blue (300 mSEC) – Remote UID is on; initiate this function from a remote location to identify the appliance.
Network Activity (2)	Blinks green to indicate network activity.
Disk Light	Displays a solid orange light and blinks during disk activity.
Power Light	Displays a solid green light when the system is powered on.
Reset Button	Push for 5 seconds to reset the appliance.
Power Button	Push to power on the appliance, and tap to safely reboot the appliance.

Model 850 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 850 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 850 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply (2)	Power supply input.⁽¹⁾
Power Indicator Lights	Displays based on power supply health: Solid green light – System is powered on and the power supply is healthy Solid orange/amber light – Power supply is degraded* No light – System is not powered on or a power supply unit (PSU) has failed
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.
IPMI Port	IPMI port for device management over the network.
USB Ports (4)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Ports (2)	Network connection.
VGA Port	Recommended. Video graphics array (VGA) monitor connection.
Note: ⁽¹⁾The power supply may be degraded when, for example, one of the PSUs is not functioning. Push Reset; if this does not resolve the issue you may need to replace a PSU. Contact Barracuda Networks Technical Support for additional troubleshooting.

Model 950 Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 950 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 950 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply (2)	Power supply input.⁽¹⁾
Power Indicator Lights	Displays based on power supply health: Solid green light – System is powered on and the power supply is healthy Solid orange/amber light – Power supply is degraded* No light – System is not powered on or a power supply unit (PSU) has failed
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.
IPMI Port	IPMI port for device management over the network.
USB Ports (4)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Ports (2)	Network connection.
VGA Port	Recommended. Video graphics array (VGA) monitor connection.
Note: ⁽¹⁾The power supply may be degraded when, for example, one of the PSUs is not functioning. Push Reset; if this does not resolve the issue you may need to replace a PSU. Contact Barracuda Networks Technical Support for additional troubleshooting.

Barracuda Message Archiver Model 1050

Front Panel Components

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 1050 power and disk activity indicator lights:

The following table describes the front panel indicator lights for model 1050.

Component Name	Description
Power Button	Push to power on the appliance, and tap to safely reboot the appliance.
Reset Button	Push for 5 seconds to reset the appliance.
Power Light	Displays a solid green light when the system is powered on.
Disk Light	Displays a solid orange light and blinks during disk activity.
Network Activity (2)	Blinks green to indicate network activity.
Power Supply/Internal Fan Indicators	Power supply and internal fan issue indicators: Continuously on and red – An overheat condition has occurred; this may be caused by cable congestion. Blinking red (1Hz) – Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Blinking red (0.25Hz) – Power failure; check for non-operational power supply. Solid blue – Local UID has been activated; use this function to locate the server in a rack-mount environment. Blining blue (300 mSEC) – Remote UID is on; initiate this function from a remote location to identify the appliance.

Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

The following figure illustrates the Barracuda Message Archiver model 1050 rear panel ports and connectors:

The following table describes the Barracuda Message Archiver model 1050 rear panel ports and connectors:

Port/Connector Name	Details
Power Supply (2)	Power supply input.⁽¹⁾
Power Indicator Lights	Displays based on power supply health: Solid green light – System is powered on and the power supply is healthy Solid orange/amber light – Power supply is degraded* No light – System is not powered on or a power supply unit (PSU) has failed
Serial Port	Optional. Serial device connection.
IPMI Port	IPMI port for device management over the network.
USB Ports (4)	Optional. USB device connection.
Network Ports (2)	Network connection.
VGA Port	Recommended. Video graphics array (VGA) monitor connection.
Note: ⁽¹⁾The power supply may be degraded when, for example, one of the PSUs is not functioning. Push Reset; if this does not resolve the issue you may need to replace a PSU. Contact Barracuda Networks Technical Support for additional troubleshooting.