A list of the disk drives that you can remove is shown. If the disk drive you want to remove does
not appear on the list, ask your system administrator to put the disk drive in the failed state
before continuing with this procedure. For information, see AIX System Management Guide:
Operating System and Devices.
l. Select the disk drive you want to remove and press Enter.
The disk drive slot enters the remove state and power is removed from the slot. The concurrent
maintenance light for the slot begins flashing rapidly.
3. Remove the disk drive by:
a. Unlock the disk drive handle by squeezing it and pulling it out toward you as shown.
b. Support the bottom of the disk drive as you slide it out of the system or expansion unit. Do not
hold the disk drive by the handle.
The concurrent maintenance light for the slot turns off when you remove the disk drive.
4. Install the bezel on the new disk drive:
a. Find the package that contains the new disk drive.
Attention: Disk drives are fragile. Handle with care.
b. Remove the disk drive from its static protective package.
c. Unlock the handle of the replacement disk drive by squeezing and pulling it out toward you. If
the handle is not all the way out, the disk drive will not slide into the system.
d. Attach the disk drive bezel (A) to the replacement disk drive as shown.
e. Press in and then tighten the thumbscrew (B) to secure the bezel to the disk drive.
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