Following a light path to perform unguided service

Complete this task to locate and repair a resource using the LED indicators that are located throughout the enclosure.

You can use these steps to follow LED indicators from the beginning to the end of a service action. You do not need to access the DS Storage Manager to replace a resource that has a solid amber error light.
  1. Find the amber system alert light on the front display panel of the server enclosure.
  2. Determine where the fault is located and perform one of the following actions:
    • If the fault on opposite side indicator is lit on the front display panel, move to the rear of the server.
    • If the fault in external enclosure indicator is lit on the front display panel, use the location indicators and the Identify button on the rear operator panel to find the enclosure that is connected to the server with a solid amber system alert light.
    • If the system alert indicator is lit and no other lights or indicators are lit on the front display panel, the fault is on a resource that is found on the front of the enclosure. Continue to step 3.
  3. Find the resource with a solid amber error indicator.
  4. Order a new resource to replace the one with the fault.
  5. Remove the resource.
    Attention: Review the remove and replace procedures for a resource before removing it. You must replace some resources within a specific time limit. In some cases, if you remove a resource without immediately replacing it, you must place a blank version of the resource in the empty slot to prevent overheating of the storage unit.
  6. Replace the resource. The system automatically senses the new resource and begins the procedure to resume normal operation for that resource.
  7. Determine if you need to perform further repair actions.
    • If the system alert indicator is no longer lit, you have successfully replaced all required resources. The error entry in the system log closes and the storage unit resumes normal operation. You do not need to take any further action.
    • If, after you replace the resource, the system alert indicator is still lit, you must replace another resource. Repeat these steps to identify and replace the next resource.
Related concepts
Removing a resource
Installing a resource
Reviewing the effects of a service action
Problem management
DS6000 hardware resources
Light path overview
Related tasks
Performing light path analysis
Identifying connected expansion enclosures
Setting a resource event reminder
Sending problem determination data (real-time only)
Taking a resource offline
Bringing a resource online
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Apply firmware update (real-time only)
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Verifying correct operation of the panels
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