Disk drives
A variety of disk drive models are supported for use, including dual-ported SAS disk drives and
single-ported SATA disk drives. For more information, see the QuickSpecs for your enclosure model,
available on the D2000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/D2000.
Disk drives are hot-pluggable.
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.
DescriptionLED statusLED colorLED
Used to locate driveSlow blinking
Blue
1. Locate/Fault
Used for critical locateMedium blinking
Used for reserved locateFast blinking
Drive faultSolidAmber
Drive is spinning up or
down and is not ready
Blinking
Green2. Status
Drive activityFast blinking
Ready for activitySolid
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.
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