Nic indicator codes – Dell PowerVault 775N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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lists the drive indicator codes. Different codes display as drive events occur in the system. For example, in the
event of a hard-drive failure, the "drive failed" code appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "preparing for
removal" code appears. After the replacement drive is installed, the "preparing for operation, drive online" code appears.
NOTE:
The drive-busy indicator signifies whether the hard drive is active on the SCSI bus. This indicator is controlled
by the hard drive.
Table 3-6. Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Indicator
Indicator Code
Drive bay empty, ready for insertion or
removal
Off
Drive being prepared for operation, drive
online
Steady green
Drive being identified
Blinks green four times per second
Drive being prepared for removal
Blinks green twice per second at equal intervals
Drive rebuilding
Blinks green twice per second at unequal intervals
Drive failed
Blinks amber four times per second
Predicted failure for the drive
Blinks green, then amber, and then off, repeating this sequence every two
seconds
NIC Indicator Codes
Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link status (see
lists the NIC indicator codes on the back panel.
The front panel has a link indicator for each NIC (see
). Each indicator signifies whether the corresponding NIC is
connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Figure 3-6. NIC Indicators