Table 1-3. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for Drives Connected to a RAID Controller
Card
Condition
Identify drive/preparing
for removal
Drive ready for insertion or
removal
Drive predicted failure
Drive failed
Drive rebuilding
Drive online
Rebuild halted
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the
system's back panel.
Drive-Status Indicator Pattern
Blinks green two times per second
Off
NOTE:
The drive status indicator remains off until all
hard drives are initialized after system power is applied.
Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this
time.
Blinks green, amber, and off.
Blinks amber four times per second.
Blinks green slowly.
Steady green.
Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and
off six seconds.
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