Chapter 1: Basic Operations
DXi6900-S Array and Expansion Modules
Quantum DXi6900-S Field Service Manual
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Array and Expansion Module Hard Drive Carrier
Indicators
The individual hard drive sleds contain LEDs that indicate the health condition of the hard drive (see
).
Figure 9:
Hard Drive Sled LEDs
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Table 1:
Hard Drive Sled LEDs
LED
Description
LEDs off
Solid
– It is safe to remove the hard drive from the array for service.
Drive service action allowed
LED (blue)
Solid
– It is safe to remove the hard drive from the array for service.
Drive fault (amber)
Solid
– The hard drive has failed and a service ticket is created. Contact
Quantum customer support.
Blinking
– Drive volume or Array module locate function.
Drive active LED (green)
Solid
– No activity on the hard drive.
Blinking
– There is activity on the hard drive.
Note:
It is normal to see drive activity even when the DXi is not reading or
writing data.
Caution:
Do not remove a hard drive that has not failed. Instead, only remove a drive that has failed. If
you accidentally remove a good drive, wait 30 seconds before reinserting the drive.
Array Module Rear Panel Indicators
LED indicators and buttons are located on the back of the Array modules (RBODs) (see
).
