Figure 5. Hard drive or SSD indicators
1. drive activity indicator (green)
2. drive status indicator (green and amber)
NOTE:
If the drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED (on the right side) does not
function and remains off.
Table 5. Drive status indicator codes
Drive-status indicator pattern
Condition
Flashes green twice 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.
Flashes green, amber, and turns off
Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second
Drive failed
Steady green
Drive online
Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds,
and turns off after six seconds
Rebuild aborted
Locating service tag of your system
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code is and Service Tag are
found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the
system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
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Dell PowerEdge M630p overview
