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Hard-drive indicator codes Figure 5. Hard-drive indicators 1. hard-drive activity indicator 3. hard drive 2. hard-drive status indicator NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not function and remains off. 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. 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, amber, and turns off Blinks amber four times per second Blinks green slowly Steady green Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and turns off six seconds Predicted drive failure Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online Rebuild aborted 19

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Hard-drive indicator codes
Figure 5. Hard-drive indicators
1.
hard-drive activity indicator
2.
hard-drive status indicator
3.
hard drive
NOTE:
If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains off.
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, amber, and turns off
Predicted drive failure
Blinks amber four times per second
Drive failed
Blinks green slowly
Drive rebuilding
Steady green
Drive online
Blinks green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and turns off six seconds
Rebuild aborted
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