IBM P 615 series User Manual

Removing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive
Attention: Before you perform the following procedure, back up the data for the drive you are removing,
and ensure that the drive has been removed from the configuration. Physically removing a hot-swap drive
from the system before it has been removed from the system configuration can cause unrecoverable data
corruption. Refer to “Deconfiguring a Disk Drive for Removal” on page 333.
Attention: The Linux operating system does not support these hot-swappable procedures. Also, Linux
does not support hot-swapping any hot-swappable device. A system with Linux installed must be shut
down and powered off before replacing any disk drive. Use the non-hot-swappable procedures when
replacing a disk drive with the Linux operating system installed.
To remove a hot-swap disk drive, do the following:
1. Before removing the disk, ensure all data has been saved.
2. On a Model 6C3, open the rack front door.
On a Model 6E3, open the front bezel door.
3. Locate the hot-swap disk drive you want to remove. Note the disk drive’s bay location so that it can be
replaced in the same slot. If you are removing a faulty disk drive, a lit amber LED located at the front
of each disk drive will help you isolate the faulty drive.
4. Deconfigure and remove the drive as described in “Deconfiguring a Disk Drive for Removal” on page
333.
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IBM P 615 series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	P 615 series
Category	Server
Language	English