Drive Indicator Codes; Using System Diagnostics; Dell Embedded System Diagnostics - Dell VxRail E660 Installation And Service Manual

Drive indicator codes

The LEDs on the drive carrier indicate the state of each drive. Each drive carrier has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a
status LED (bicolor, green/amber). The activity LED blinks whenever the drive is accessed.
1. Drive activity LED indicator
2. Drive status LED indicator
3. Drive capacity label
NOTE: If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power on.
NOTE: Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct. Not all drive status indicators may be used.
Drive status indicator code
Blinks green twice per second
Off
Blinks green, amber, and then powers off
Blinks amber four times per second
Blinks green slowly
Solid green
Blinks green for three seconds, amber for three seconds,
and then powers off after six seconds

Using system diagnostics

If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell Technologies for technical
assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or
risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help
you solve the issue.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics. The
Embedded System Diagnostics provide a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:
● Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
● Repeat tests
● Display or save test results
● Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
● View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
● View error messages that inform you of issues encountered during testing
Condition
Indicates that the drive is being identified or preparing for removal.
Indicates that the drive is ready for removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all drives
are initialized after the system is powered on. Drives are not
ready for removal during this time.
Indicates that there is an unexpected drive failure.
Indicates that the drive has failed.
Indicates that the drive is rebuilding.
Indicates that the drive is online.
Indicates that the rebuild has stopped.
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