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Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
7.3.7 Replacing a 3.5-inch HDD module
V CAUTION!
● Only remove an HDD module during operation if the drive is not
currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the HDD
module, see section "Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module"
on page 559.
● An HDD module can be replaced while the system is in operation.
RAID configuration with a RAID controller:
Modular Host Bus Adapter with "Integrated RAID" (IR). RAID levels 0
and 1 are supported for internal HDD configurations.
– Modular RAID 0/1 controller with "MegaRAID functionality"
(integrated MegaRAID). RAID levels 0, 1,10,5 and 50 are
supported for internal HDD configurations.
– Modular RAID 5/6 controller with "MegaRAID functionality"
(MegaRAID). RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6 and 60 are supported
for internal HDD configurations. As an option, a flash backup unit
(FBU) can save the memory content even if the power fails.
Cache memory size of up to 8 GB is available.
RAID configuration without a RAID controller:
Please follow the instruction of each software e.g. VSAN, Storage
Spaces, and Storage Spaces Direct, provided separately to use the
software RAID function of OS or Hypervisor.
● All HDD modules (drives) must be uniquely identified so that they can
be reinstalled in their original bays later. If this is not done, existing
data can be lost.
Customer Replaceable Unit
(CRU)
Hardware: 5 minutes
Tools: – Installation frame included: tool-less
– Installation frame excluded: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver