Table 9. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code
Condition
Flashes green twice per second
Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
Off
Drive ready for removal.
NOTE:
The drive status indicator remains off until all drives are
initialized after the system is turned on. Drives are not ready
for removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and then turns off
Predicted drive failure.
Flashes amber four times per second
Drive failed.
Flashes green slowly
Drive rebuilding.
Solid green
Drive online.
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and
then turns off after six seconds
Rebuild stopped.
Back panel features
The back view displays the features available on the back of the system.
Figure 9. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) drive system
Table 10. Back panel features of R540
Item
Features
Icon
Description
1
Serial port
Use the serial port to connect a
serial device to the system. For
more information about the
supported serial port, see the
section.
2
Drive (2)
N/A
Two optional rear drives
supported for 12 x 3.5 inch
system.
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