Disk Drives; Disk Drive Leds; Disk Drive Blanks - HP EVA P6000 User Manual

Disk drives

Disk drives are hot-pluggable. A variety of disk drive models are supported for use.

Disk drive LEDs

Two LEDs indicate drive status.
NOTE: The following image shows a Small Form Factor (SFF) disk drive. LED patterns are the
same for SFF and LFF disk drives.
LED
1. Locate/Fault
2. Status

Disk drive blanks

To maintain the proper enclosure air flow, a disk drive or a disk drive blank must be installed in
each drive bay. The disk drive blank maintains proper airflow within the disk enclosure.
LED color
Blue
Amber
Green
LED status
Slow blinking (0.5 Hz)
Solid
Blinking (1 Hz)
Fast blinking (4 Hz)
Solid
Description
Locate drive
Drive fault
Drive is spinning up or down
and is not ready
Drive activity
Ready for activity
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