Commissioning the device
4.5 Notes on different device configurations
SIMATIC IPC647D
Operating Instructions, 01/2014, A5E32996306-AA
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The hard disks in the removable drive bay can be replaced during operation in connection
with RAID.
● A hard disk of the same interface type
The interface type of the hard disk is displayed on the front door. Always replace the
defective hard disk with a new one of the same interface type and capacity.
● A key for the hard disk lock
Damage to the hard disk and loss of data
When you remove the hard disk while data is being written to the hard disk, you may
damage the hard disk and destroy data.
• Only remove the hard disk tray from the removable drive bay when the hard disk is
inactive. Inactive means the hard disk status display of the removable drive bay is not
flashing.
• Observe the EGB guidelines.
1. Identify which hard disk the RAID controller has reported as being faulty.
2. Open the front panel.
3. Slide the cover
① of the removable drive bay lock to the right.
The marked lock is exposed.
4. Open the lock with the appropriate key.
5. Fold out the tray bracket somewhat to the front and pull out the hard disk tray by the tray
bracket.
The procedure is described in more detail in the section "Removing and inserting the tray
from the removable drive bays (Page 77)".
6. Insert the new hard disk tray into the removable drive bay and push it all the way in.
7. Fold back the tray bracket until it rests completely against the hard disk tray.
The power supply LED
② must be on.
8. Slide the cover of the removable drive bay lock to the left.
9. Lock it with the appropriate key.