Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

Hard-drive indicator patterns

Figure 3. Hard-drive indicators
1. hard-drive activity indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains OFF.
Drive-status indicator
pattern (RAID only)
Blinks green two times per
second
OFF
Blinks green, amber, and
off
Blinks amber four times per
second
Blinks green slowly
Steady green
12
Condition
Identifying the drive or preparing for removal.
Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains OFF until all hard drives are
initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready for
insertion or removal during this time.
Predicted drive failure
Drive failed
Drive rebuilding
Drive online
2. hard-drive status indicator