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Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators—Dell PowerVault MD3800f and MD3820f Series

1. 600 W power supply/cooling fan 2. RAID Controller Module 0

3. RAID Controller Module 1 4. 600 W power supply/cooling fan

Physical-Drive Indicator Patterns

Figure 5. Physical-Drive Indicators

1. physical-drive activity indicator (green) 2. physical-drive status indicator (green and

amber)

NOTE: If the physical drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status

indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off.

Drive-Status Indicator Pattern

(RAID Only)

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 physical

drives are initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not

ready for insertion or removal during this time.