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Table 9 Operational disk drive status indications
Activity
Online Fault
Description
Flashing
On
Off
Initial startu
p.
On On
Off
The drive is online but is not being accessed.
Flashing Flashing Flashing The drive is being located.
Flashing
On
Off
The drive is operational and active.
Table 10 Non-op
erational disk drive status in di ca tions
Activity
Online Fault
Description
On On On
Indicates no connection or the controllers are offline.
Recommended corrective actions:
1. Check power supplies for proper operation.
2. If defective, replace disk drive.
On
Off
Flashing
Indicates di
sk drive error/not active. Recommended
corrective a
ctions:
1. Verify FC lo
op continuity.
2. Replace dis
kdrive.
Disk drive blank
To maintain the proper enclosure air flow, a disk drive or a disk drive blank must be installed in each
drive bay. The disk drive blank maintains proper air flow within the disk enclosure.
Power supplies and blowers
This section describes the function and operation of the disk enclosure power supplies and blowers.
Figure 17 illustrates the major power supply and cooling components.
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