Disk Handling Requirements - Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Hardware Maintenance

PS5000 Hardware Maintenance
Disk LEDs Color
Top Off
Green
Flashing green
Bottom Off
Red

Disk Handling Requirements

You must adhere to the following disk handling requirements:
• Install only disks compatible with the control module. SAS disks require
the Type 4 control module. SATA disks require the Type 5 control module.
• Store disks properly. Store replacement disks in the packaging in which they
were shipped. Do not stack disks or place anything on top of a disk.
• Protect disks from electrostatic discharge. Wear an electrostatic wrist strap
when handling a disk, unless it is protected from electrostatic discharge.
• Handle disks carefully. Hold a disk only by the plastic part of the carrier or
the handle. Do not drop or jolt a disk or force a disk into a disk slot.
• Warm replacement disks to room temperature before installation. For
example, let a disk sit overnight before installing it in an array.
• Do not leave disk slots empty. Each disk slot in an array must contain a disk
drive assembly or a blank carrier. Operating an array with an empty disk slot
will void your warranty and support contract.
• Do not remove a disk from its carrier. This action will void your warranty
and support contract.
• Keep shipping material. Return a failed disk to your array support provider
in the packaging in which the replacement disk was shipped. Shipping disks
in unauthorized packaging may void your warranty.
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Table 2-1: Disk LED Descriptions
Description
No power or error condition.
Power.
Disk activity.
No power or normal condition.
Error condition.
Maintaining Disks