Led Indicators; Data Backup - Sony StorStation FSV-M3 User Manual

LED Indicators

Data Backup

There are the LED indicators on the front and rear on the FSV-M3 that indicate
its operational status.
Front
LED Green
Power On
Off
On
HDD On
Off
Off
Notes
• When you are continuously accessing the HDD for some time, the LED
indicator lights green continuously. When you access the HDD sporadically,
the LED indicator alternates between green and amber.
• To replace a hard disk, be sure to perform the procedure outlined in
"Replacing a Hard Disk" (page 43).
Rear
LED On
LINK The FSV-M3 is connected to an
(Green) active Gigabit ethernet hub.
ACT There is activity on the network. There is no activity on the
(Green)
The data stored on the server can be copied to other computers connected to the
network for backup.
Sony recommends that you periodically back up data as a precaution against the
unlikely occurrence of problems.
Caution
Sony does not bear any responsibility for partial or total loss of data due to hard
disk malfunctions of or mishandling by users.
Amber Status
Off The power is on and unit is
ready to operate.
Off The power is off.
On The system is in the process of
powering up or shutting down.
Off The HDD is being accessed.
On The HDD is in the idle state.
Off The hard disk can be safely
removed. For details about how
to replace a hard disk, see
"Replacing a Hard Disk" (page
43).
Off
The FSV-M3 is not connected
to an active Gigabit Ethernet
hub.
network.
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