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Figure 3. Hard-drive/SSD indicators
1. drive activity indicator (green) 2. drive status indicator (green and amber)
NOTE: If the 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 drives are initialized after system
power is applied. Drives are not ready for
insertion or removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and then turns 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
Related documentation
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.
• The Getting Started Guide for the VRTX enclosure provides an overview of the VRTX enclosure and
the server modules, setting up your system, and technical specifications.
• The Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner’s Manual provides information about the VRTX enclosure
features and describes how to troubleshoot the enclosure and install or replace the enclosure's
components. This document is available online at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
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