Question 56 - D-PST-MN-A-24 discussion

When observing the base enclosure front view of a Dell PowerStore system, a solid amber drive LED is an indication of afaulted drive.This LED status is used to alert the storage administrator that there is a fault within the drive that requires attention12.

The LED states for the Dell PowerStore base enclosure are as follows:

Blue: Power is on, and no fault has occurred.

Solid Amber: Power is on, and a fault has occurred within the enclosure.

Blue after Amber Alternating: Power is on, but the system is not initialized.

Off: Power is off.

In the event of a solid amber LED, the recommended steps are:

Identify the faulted drive: Look for the drive with the solid amber LED.

Check the PowerStore Manager: Use the PowerStore Manager to identify the specific error or fault code associated with the drive.

Follow the troubleshooting steps: Refer to the Dell PowerStore Troubleshooting Guide for detailed steps on resolving the issue with the faulted drive.

Replace the drive if necessary: If the drive is determined to be faulty and cannot be recovered, follow the Dell PowerStore Hardware Information Guide for instructions on safely replacing the drive.

For more detailed information and guidance, refer to the official Dell PowerStore documentation, such as the PowerStore Hardware Information Guide and the PowerStore Troubleshooting Guide, or contact Dell support directly