Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 - Back Panel Features

Table 9. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code Condition
Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
O Drive ready for removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains o until all drives are
initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready
for removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns o Predicted drive failure.
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed.
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding.
Solid green Drive online.
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and
then turns o after six seconds
Rebuild stopped.
Back panel features
The back view displays the features available on the back of the system.
Figure 9. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) drive system
Table 10. Back panel features of
R540
Item Features Icon Description
1 Serial port Use the serial port to connect a
serial device to the system. For
more information about the
supported serial port, see the
Technical specications section.
2 Drive (2) N/A Two optional rear drives
supported for 12 x 3.5 inch
system.
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