IBM P 615 series User Manual

Replacing or Installing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive
Attention: Before you perform the following procedure, back up the data for the drive you are removing
and remove the drive 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.
If your system is set up to run HACMP clustering, do not use Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL.
To determine the correct configuration method to use for the replacement disk, consult with your system
administrator or software support representative.
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 replace or install a hot-swap disk drive, see the illustration on page 336 and do the following:
1. Install the disk-drive bezel as described in “Disk Drive Bezels and Fillers” on page 331.
2. Ensure the handle on the front of the disk drive is open (perpendicular to the drive).
3. Align the drive assembly so that it engages the guide rails in the bay.
4. Push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive handle engages the lock mechanism.
5. Push the disk drive handle in until it locks. The LED on the disk drive will turn on.
6. Configure the disk drive as described in “Configuring a Disk Drive after Replacement or Installation” on
page 333.
7. On a Model 6C3, close the rack doors.
On a Model 6E3, close the bezel door.
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IBM P 615 series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	P 615 series
Category	Server
Language	English