N2000H V3 Appliance 
User Guide 
 
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7.2 Removing a Hard Disk 
This topic describes how to remove a hard disk when replacing it with a new one.   
Scenarios 
Remove a hard disk in any of the following scenarios: 
 
A hard disk fails. 
 
A hard disk is to be replaced with a new model. 
 
A hard disk has no free space. 
 
Do not power off the N2000H V3 when removing a hard disk. 
Prerequisites 
Conditions 
If services are running on the N2000H V3, you have backed up the data on the hard disk to be 
removed and delete RAID configuration from the hard disk. 
Data 
 
You have determined the position on the N2000H V3 for removing a hard disk. 
 
You have obtained the rack number and chassis number of the N2000H V3. 
 
You have located the N2000H V3 based on the preceding information, and labeled its 
panel to prevent misoperations. 
Tools 
 
ESD gloves or ESD wrist strap 
 
Packaging materials, for example, an ESD bag 
Procedure 
Step 1  Determine the position of the hard disk to be removed(for example,a front hard disk)on the 
N2000H V3.See Figure 5-1.