The following table explains how to interpret the hard drive status LEDs.
Status LEDs for Hard Drives
TABLE:
LED
1
Ready to
Remove
2
Service
Required
3
OK/Activity
(HDDs)
3
OK/Activity
(SSDs)
Note – The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs also light when the system
detects a hard drive fault.
Related Information
"Remove a Hard Drive" on page 71
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"Install a Hard Drive" on page 73
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▼ Remove a Hard Drive
Removing a hard drive from the server is a three-step process. You must first identify
the drive you wish to remove, unconfigure that drive from the server, and then
manually remove the drive from the chassis.
Color
Description
Blue
Indicates that a hard drive can be removed during a
hot-plug operation.
Amber
Indicates that the hard drive is has experienced a
fault condition.
Green
Indicates the HDD's availability for use.
• On -- Drive is idle and available for use.
• Off -- Read or write activity is in progress.
Green
Indicates the drive's availability for use.
• On -- Drive is idle and available for use.
• Off -- Read or write activity is in progress.
• Flashes on and off -- This occurs during hot-plug
operations. It can be ignored.
Servicing Hard Drives
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