FXT 5000 Series Field Service Guide
Unlocking a drive
4. Remove the drives
Use the lever to pull each drive assembly from the node chassis.
5. Insert the new drives
The replacement system drives have the Avere OS software preinstalled and are configured as system drive
pair. Be sure to install the correct drive in each drive slot:
• The drive labeled
6
should be installed in the bottom system drive slot.
• The drive labeled
7
should be installed in the top system drive slot.
Refer to the photos above to see the relative position of the system drives.
Insert the replacement drive assembly into the slot of the drive being replaced, then slide the assembly into the
slot by pushing firmly on the bezel until the lever begins to close.
Completely seat each drive assembly by pressing the lever until it locks into place.
Latching a drive in the chassis
6. Power on the node by pressing the power button on the front of the node chassis.
The replacement drive assemblies are shipped with an operating system installed and will boot the node.
7. Use the Avere Control Panel web interface to add the node back to the cluster, as described in
(page 37).
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Chapter 5. Replacing Failed Drives