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Remove failed drive (24-drive)
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Remove failed drive (24-drive)
You remove a failed drive to replace it with a new one.
Before you begin
• You have an ESD wristband, or you have taken other antistatic precautions.
• You have reviewed the
Requirements for handling drives
on page 53 topic.
About this task
When you remove a drive, you must slide the drive partly out of the shelf and wait for the drive to
spin down. Then, you can remove the drive completely.
Steps
1.
Unpack the replacement drive, and set it on a flat, static-free surface near the shelf.
Save all packing materials.
2. Press the release button on the failed drive.
6.0TB
6.0TB
6.0TB
• For drives in E5724 controller shelves or DE224C drive shelves, the release button is located
at the top of the drive.
The cam handle on the drive springs open partially, and the drive releases from the midplane.
3. Open the cam handle, and slide out the drive slightly.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Using both hands, remove the drive from the shelf.
6. Place the drive on an antistatic, cushioned surface away from magnetic fields.
7. Wait 30 seconds for the software to recognize that the drive has been removed.
Note: If you accidentally remove an active drive, wait at least 30 seconds, and then reinstall it.
For the recovery procedure, refer to the storage management software.
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Install new drive (24-drive)
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