If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive
indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage
controller.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the
documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to
support hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Mixing hard drives from previous generations of XC Series Appliance and XC Core System is not
supported.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive release handle.
2. Holding the handle, slide the hard drive out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 55. Removing a hard drive
Next steps
1. Install a hard drive.
2. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot to maintain proper
system cooling.
Installing a hard drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the
documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support
hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION: Mixing hard drives from previous generations of XC Series Appliance and XC Core System is not
supported.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard drive
carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed
carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.
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