Dell PowerEdge External Media System 1434 Intel 320 Series SSD User's Informat - Page 6

SSD Hard Drive Indicator Patterns, Drive Activity Indicator

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• H700 • H200 Note that the H800, S100, and S300 controllers are NOT qualified for use with the Intel SSDs. NOTE: Additional servers and controllers may be qualified in the future as compatible with Intel 320 Series SDDs. Contact your Dell sales representative for the latest information. 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 Off Steady green Condition No drive activity 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) Blinks green two times per second Off Condition Identifying drive or preparing for removal Drive ready for insertion or removal 6

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H700
H200
Note that the H800, S100, and S300 controllers are
NOT
qualified for use with the Intel SSDs.
NOTE:
Additional servers and controllers may be qualified in the future as compatible with Intel 320 Series SDDs.
Contact your Dell sales representative for the latest information.
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
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