NOTE:
If the drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status LED indicator does not power
on.
NOTE:
Drive status indicator behavior is managed by Storage Spaces Direct. Not all drive status indicators may be used.
Table 84. Drive indicator codes
Drive status indicator code
Condition
Blinks green twice per second
Indicates that the drive is being identified or preparing for removal.
Off
Indicates that the drive is ready for removal.
NOTE:
The drive status indicator remains off until all drives
are initialized after the system is powered on. Drives are not
ready for removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, and then powers off
Indicates that there is an expected drive failure.
Blinks amber four times per second
Indicates that the drive has failed.
Blinks green slowly
Indicates that the drive is rebuilding.
Solid green
Indicates that the drive is online.
Blinks green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and
then powers off after six seconds
Indicates that the rebuild has stopped.
Using system diagnostics
If you experience an issue with the system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of
running system diagnostics is to test the system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix
the issue yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the issue.
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
NOTE:
The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provide a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:
•
Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
•
Repeat tests
•
Display or save test results
•
Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
•
View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
•
View error messages that inform you of issues encountered during testing
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Steps
1. As the system boots, press F10.
2. Select
Hardware Diagnostics
→
Run Hardware Diagnostics
.
The
ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment
window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
System diagnostics and indicator codes
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