Dell PowerEdge 2600 - Manual (Page 10)

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Each hard-drive carrier has two indicators: a busy indicator and a status indicator (see Figure 3 -5 ). The indicators provide information on the status of the
respective hard drive. Table 3 -6 lists the drive indicator codes.
Figure 3-5. Hard-Drive Indicators
Table 3 -6 lists the drive indicator codes. Different codes display as drive events occur in the system. For example, in the event of a hard-drive failure, the "drive
fail" code appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "preparing for removal" code appears. After the replacement drive is installed, the "preparing for
operation, drive online" code appears.
Table 3-6. Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
NIC Indicator Codes
Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link status (see Figure 3 -6 ). Table 3 -7 lists the NIC indicator
codes on the back panel.
The front panel has a link indicator for each NIC (see Figure 3 -2 ). Each indicator signifies whether the corresponding NIC is connected to a valid link partner on
the network.
Figure 3-6. NIC Indicators
Table 3-7. NIC Indicator Codes
ERA/O Ethernet Connector Indicator Codes
The optional embedded remote access (ERA/O) Ethernet connector indicators on the back panel provide information on network activity and link status for the
ERA/O Ethernet connector (see
Figure 3 -7 ). Table 3 -8 lists the ERA/O Ethernet connector indicator codes.
Figure 3-7. ERA/O Ethernet Connector
Drive Status Indicator Indicator Code
Drive bay empty, ready for insertion or removal Off
Drive being prepared for operation, drive online Steady green
Drive being identified Blinks green four times per second
Drive being prepared for removal Blinks green twice per second at equal intervals
Drive rebuilding Blinks green twice per second at unequal intervals
Drive failed Blinks amber four times per second
Predicted failure for the drive Blinks green, then amber, and then off, repeating this sequence every two seconds
NOTE: The drive-busy indicator signifies whether the hard drive is active on the SCSI bus. This indicator is controlled by the hard drive.
Indicator Indicator Code
Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Activity indicator is amber blinking Network data is being sent or received.