HP StorageWorks 6000-series Virtual Library System User Guide (AH809-96049, September 2010)

Hard Drive LED Combinations
InterpretationFault/UID LED
(amber/blue)
Online/activity
LED (green)
The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received
for this drive; it also has been selected by a management applic-
ation.
Alternating amber
and blue
On, off, or flashing
The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a
management application.
Steadily blueOn, off, or flashing
A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.
Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
On
The drive is online, but it is not active currently.OffOn
Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the
current operation and cause data loss.
The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity
expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has
been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do
not replace the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Flashing regularly
(1 Hz)
Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the
current operation and cause data loss.
The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing
capacity expansion or stripe migration.
Off
Flashing regularly
(1 Hz)
The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been received
for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Flashing irregularly
The drive is active, and it is operating normally.OffFlashing irregularly
A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and
the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as
possible.
Steadily amberOff
A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace
the drive as soon as possible.
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Off
The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an array.OffOff
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