IBM Storwize V7000 2076-324 User Manual

Replacing a 2.5" drive assembly or blank carrier
This topic describes how to remove a 2.5" drive assembly or blank carrier.
Attention: If your drive is configured for use, go to the management GUI and
follow the fix procedures. Performing the replacement actions without the
assistance of the fix procedures results in loss of data or access to data.
Attention: Do not leave a drive slot empty. Do not remove a drive or drive
assembly before you have a replacement available.
To replace the drive assembly or blank carrier, perform the following steps:
1. Read the safety information to which “Preparing to remove and replace parts”
on page 209 refers.
2. Unlock the module by squeezing together the tabs at the top.
3. Open the handle to the full extension.
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Figure 62. Unlocking the 2.5" drive
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IBM Storwize V7000 2076-324 Specifications

General

RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Maximum Drives Supported	504
Drive Bays	24
Product Type	Storage system
Form Factor	2U
Drive Type Supported	SAS, NL-SAS, SSD
Host Interfaces	8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 1 Gbps iSCSI, 10 Gbps iSCSI
Cache Memory	32 GB
Operating System	IBM SAN Volume Controller