VLS9200 user guide (BW402-10009, August 2012)

Hard Drive LEDs
DescriptionItem
Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)1
Online LED (green)2
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 application.
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.Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
On
Replace the drive as soon as possible.
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.
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Flashing regularly (1
Hz)
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.
Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the current
operation and cause data loss.
OffFlashing regularly (1
Hz)
The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing
capacity expansion or stripe migration.
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
VLS9200 High Performance Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons
This section identifies and describes the front and rear panel components, LEDs, and buttons of
the VLS nodes.
VLS9200 High Performance Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons 179