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Identifying Enclosure and Component Features
Table 2-1: Interpreting the Drive Status LEDs
Online LED
(green)
Fault/ID LED
(amber/blue)
Meaning
On, off, or
flashing
Alternating
between amber
and blue
The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert* has been received for this
drive. It has also been selected by a management application.
On, off, or
flashing
Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a management
application.
On Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
A predictive failure alert* has been received for this drive. Replace the drive
as soon as possible.
On Off The drive is online, but it is not currently active.
Flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe
migration, but a predictive failure alert* has been received for this drive. To
minimize the risk of data loss, do not replace the drive until the expansion or
migration is complete.
Flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Off The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing capacity
expansion or stripe migration.
Flashing
irregularly
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert* has been received for this
drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Flashing
irregularly
Off The drive is active, and it is operating normally.
Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and the controller
has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Off Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
A predictive failure alert* has been received for this drive. Replace the drive
as soon as possible.
Off Off The drive is either offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an array.
*Predictive failure alerts can occur only when the MSA20 is connected to a Smart Array controller. For information
about interpreting the drive fault LED when the MSA20 is connected to an MSA1500 cs, refer to the release notes at
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3