Physical disk status LED is flashing amber

NOTICE: This procedure can destroy data stored on the physical disks. Before you continue, back up all files on the disk.

Problem

•A single physical disk is not seen in MD Storage Manager.

Action

1Remove the physical disk from the enclosure. See "Removing and Installing Physical Disks" on page 56.

2Inspect the physical disk and midplane connectors for obvious damage.

3Re-install the physical disk in its original bay. See "Removing and Installing Physical Disks" on page 56. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 77.

Problem

•Physical disk status LED is flashing amber.

Action

1Review MD Storage Manager for possible recovery actions.

NOTE: If a physical disk rebuild is under way, allow the rebuild to complete.

2Remove the physical disk from the enclosure. See "Removing and Installing Physical Disks" on page 56.

3Inspect the disk and midplane connectors for obvious damage.

4Re-install the disk in its original bay. See "Removing and Installing Physical Disks" on page 56. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 77.

Problem

•Multiple physical disks are not seen in MD Storage Manager.

Action

1Make sure that all cables are attached correctly according to the enclosure mode you selected. For more information on enclosure modes, see "Cabling Your RAID Enclosure" on page 21.

2Verify that the SAS port link status LED is solid green for each port that is connected to a cable. If it is not, see "Back-Panel Indicators and Features" on page 13.

3If you reseated cables, reboot the host server.

If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 77.

Troubleshooting Your Enclosure

MD3000 specifications

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