Dell EMC ME4 Series - Replacing a LFF Drive Carrier Module

CAUTION: Removing a disk drive module impacts the airow and cooling ability of the enclosure. If the internal temperature
exceeds acceptable limits, the enclosure may overheat and automatically shut down or restart. To avoid potential overheating,
wait 20 seconds to allow the internal disks to stop spinning, then insert the new disk drive module.
NOTE:
• Familiarize yourself with FDE considerations relative to disk module installation and replacement.
• When moving FDE-capable disk drive modules for a disk group, stop I/O to the disk group before removing the disk drive modules.
Import the keys for the disks so that the disk content becomes available. See the Dell EMC ME4 Series Storage System
Administrator’s Guide or Dell EMC ME4 Series Storage System CLI Guide for more information.
Before you begin any of the procedures, see the ESD precautions.
NOTE: The illustrations in Figure 39. Removing a LFF disk drive module (1 of 2) and Figure 40. Removing a LFF disk drive module
(2 of 2) show disk module replacement within the drive slots as you view the enclosure front panel.
Replacing a LFF drive carrier module
The removal and replacement procedures for SFF drive carrier modules are the same as for LFF models, except that the SFF carriers are
mounted vertically.
Removing a LFF drive carrier module
1 Press the latch in the carrier handle towards the handle hinge to release the carrier handle.
Figure 39. Removing a LFF disk drive module (1 of 2)
2 Gently move the drive carrier module approximately 25 mm (1-inch), then wait 30 seconds.
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Module removal and replacement