Dell PowerEdge M520 (for PE VRTX) - Manual (Page 9)

NOTE: The server module must have a hard drive or a hard-drive blank installed in each hard-drive bay.
Figure 3. Hard-Drive Indicators
1. hard-drive activity indicator (green)
2. hard-drive status indicator (green and amber)
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right
side) does not function and remains off.
Drive-Status
Indicator Pattern Condition
Blinks green two
times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal
Off Drive ready for insertion or removal
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains off until all hard drives are initialized after system
power is applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber,
and off Drive predicted failure
Blinks amber four
times per second Drive failed
Blinks green slowly Drive rebuilding
Steady green Drive online
Blinks green three
seconds, amber three
seconds, and off six
seconds Rebuild aborted
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be
included within this document or as a separate document.
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