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• Qualified SATA disk drives (LFF/SFF).
• Qualified SSDs (SFF).
A plastic casing holds and provides protection for each disk. The disk with protective casing is known as a
drive module.
The front cap also has an ergonomic handle which gives the following functions:
• Secure location of the carrier into and out of drive slots.
• Positive spring-loading of the drive/midplane connector.
The carrier can use this interface:
• Dual path direct dock Serial Attached SCSI.
Note: Pictorial views of the supported DDIC with LFF disk drive are provided below. Modules are shown
oriented for insertion into disk drive slots located on the enclosure top panel.
Figure 17. LEDs: Dual path LFF 3.5" disk drive carrier modules – top panel
LED Description
1 Identify
2 Fault
The replacement procedure should be completed within an absolute maximum of 3 minutes. For
additional information about LFF disk LED behavior, see "Disk drive carrier module LEDs" on page 57.
Note: Pictorial views of the supported DDIC with SFF disk drive and adapter are provided below. Modules
are shown oriented for insertion into disk drive slots located on the enclosure top panel.
Figure 18. Top view of SFF disk drive module
Definition
Blue— Disk drive module is being identified.
Off— The disk drive module is operating normally.
Amber— A fault has been detected or a service action is
required.
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