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.
7. In the maintenance utility, click Hardware > Controller Chassis
Hardware > Drive Box.
8. Click the Drives tab.
9. Confirm that the status of the drive to be replaced is Normal.
If necessary, click Refresh to update the status in the window.
10. Confirm that the red ALM LED is off at the new drive.
11. Attach the front bezel.
Replacing a drive for a flash module drive tray
The drive numbering 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.
Note: Servicing flash module drives is strictly limited to Hitachi and certified
partners. The flash module drive tray accepts DKC-F810I-1R6FN, DKC-
F810I-3R2FN, DKC-F810I-6R4FN, DKC-F810I-7R0FP or DKC-F810I-14RFP
drives only. HDDs cannot be installed in a flash module drive tray. You cannot
install small form factor drive trays, large form factor drive trays, and dense
intermix drive trays on an all-flash array.
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