Ssd hard drive indicator patterns, Drive activity indicator, Drive status indicator – Dell PowerEdge C6220 User Manual

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SSD Hard Drive Indicator Patterns

Figure 1. Hard-Drive Indicators

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

Drive Activity Indicator

NOTE: The drive activity indicator behavior on an SSD is noticeably different than that of a hard disk drive. When
SSD I/O activity is occurring, the indicator will switch on and remain on without blinking. This is normal behavior.

SSD Drive Activity
Indicator Pattern

Condition

Off

No drive activity

Steady green

Drive I/O activity occurring

Drive Status Indicator

The hard-drive status indicator functions the same as that of a hard disk drive.

SSD 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 hard drives are initialized after the
system is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or removal during this time.

Blinks green and off

Predicted drive failure

Blinks green slowly

Drive rebuilding

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