Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing Array or Expansion Module Hard Drives
Quantum DXi6900 G1 User’s Guide 183
Preparing to Replace
the Array or Expansion
Hard Drive
Before beginning the replacement procedure, make sure that you have
the required replacement kit. The appropriate replacement drive will be
provided by Quantum Customer Support (see
Figure 108).
Caution: Always make sure to use Quantum-supplied new drives as
replacement drives. Never insert a drive that was removed
from another system (not even another DXi6900 G1
system).
You will need the following items to perform this procedure:
• Replacement hard drive kit provided by Quantum Customer
Support.
• ESD grounding wrist strap (included in the replacement kit)
Figure 108 DXi6900 G1 Array
Module (RBOD) or Expansion
Module (EBOD) Hard Drive
Identifying a Failed
Array or Expansion
Hard Drive
This section describes how to remove and replace a drive in a DXi6900
G1 Array module (RBOD) or Expansion module (EBOD). Hard drives are
pre-assembled in hot-pluggable drive carriers that fit into the drive bays.
Illustration Description
Replacement hard drive
for DXi6900 G1 Array
module (RBOD) or
Expansion module
(EBOD) (3.5 inch, 4TB)
PN 9-03802-01 (SED)
PN 9-03802-02
(non-SED)