6. Pull the drive handle gently to make sure the drive is installed securely
and cannot be pulled out.
7. Confirm that the red ALM LED is off at the new drive.
1.
Note: If the ALM LED is ON but the drive status is neither Blocked
nor Failed, contact the HDS Support Portal at https://
support.hds.com/en_us/contact-us.html.
8.
In the maintenance utility, click Hardware > Controller Chassis
Hardware > Drive Box.
9. Click the Drives tab.
10. Confirm that the status of the drive to be replaced is Normal.
If necessary, click Refresh to update the status in the window.
11. Attach the front bezel.
Replacing a drive for a CBSL or LFF drive tray
The drive numbering in the chassis is #0 to #11, from the bottom left to the
top right.
Before you begin
• Wear a wrist strap connected to the storage system to prevent part
failures caused by static electricity. Do not remove the wrist strap until you
finish the procedure.
• Confirm that the storage system power is turned on.
• The front bezel is removed.
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Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models