Disk Drive Status Indicators; Disk Drive Blank; Controller Enclosures; Disk Status Indicators - HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 - Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

• Compact, direct-connect design for maximum storage density and increased reliability and signal
integrity
• Both online high-performance disk drives and FATA disk drives supported in a variety of capacities
and spindle speeds
• Better vibration damping for improved performance
Up to 12 disk drives can be installed in a drive enclosure.

Disk drive status indicators

Two status indicators display drive operational status.
Table 4 describes them.
1. Bi-color (amber/blue)
Figure 7 Disk status indicators
.
Table 4 Disk status indicator LED descriptions
Drive LED
Bi-color (top)
Green (bottom)

Disk drive blank

To maintain the proper enclosure air flow, a disk drive or a disk drive blank must be installed in each
drive bay. The disk drive blank maintains proper airflow within the disk enclosure.

Controller enclosures

This section describes the major features, purpose, and function of the HSV400 and HSV450
controllers. Each Enterprise Virtual Array has a pair of these controllers.
controller rear view and
and HSV450 is shown in
Description
• Slow flashing blue (0.5 Hz) — Used to locate drive.
• Fast flashing blue (4 Hz) — Used for reserved locate.
• Medium flashing blue (1 Hz) — Used for critical locate.
• Solid amber — Drive fault.
• Flashing — Drive is spinning up or down and is not ready.
• Solid — Drive is ready to perform I/O operations.
• Flickering — Indicates drive activity.
Figure 9 shows the HSV450 controller rear view. The front of the HSV400
Figure 10.
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Figure 7 identifies the disk drive status indicators.
2. Green
Figure 8 shows the HSV400
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