Drive LEDs
Drive LEDs
The following table explains how to interpret the drive status LEDs.
LED Color Description
1 Ready to
Remove
Blue Indicates that a drive can be removed during a hot-service
operation.
2 Service Required Amber Indicates that the drive has experienced a fault condition.
3 OK/Activity
(hard drives)
Green Indicates the drive's availability for use.
■ On – Read or write activity is in progress.
■ Off – Drive is idle and available for use.
3 OK/Activity
(SSDs)
Green Indicates the drive's availability for use.
■ On – Read or write activity is in progress.
■ Off – Drive is idle and available for use.
■ Flashes on and off – This situation occurs during hot-
service operations. You can ignore this situation.
Note - The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit when the server
detects a drive fault. See “Front Panel Components” on page 11 and “Rear Panel
Components” on page 13.
Related Information
■
“Front Panel Components” on page 11
■
“Rear Panel Components” on page 13
■
“Remove a Drive or Drive Filler” on page 61
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