Replacing Hard Drives
The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage systems support hot-swappable hard drives.
The SCv2000 storage system supports up to 12 3.5-inch hard drives installed in a four-column, three-row configuration. The SCv2020
storage system supports up to 24 2.5-inch hard drives installed vertically side by side. Hard drive blanks are installed in the hard drive slots
that do not have drives.
CAUTION:
To prevent a storage system reset, at least one powered drive must remain installed in the primary chassis
when multiple drives are replaced.
SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Drive Numbering
Drives are numbered from left to right in the SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system.
The Storage Center identifies drives as
XX
-
YY
, where XX is the unit ID of the storage system, and YY is the drive position inside the
storage system.
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The SCv2000 holds up to 12 drives, which are numbered from left to right in rows starting from 0 at the top-left drive.
Figure 16. SCv2000 Storage System Drive Numbering
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The SCv2020 holds up to 24 drives, which are numbered from left to right starting from 0.
Figure 17. SCv2020 Storage System Drive Numbering
Identify the Failed Hard Drive
To determine which hard drive failed, use the Dell Storage Manager .
Steps
1. Use the Dell Storage Manager to connect to the Storage Center.
2. Click the
Hardware
tab.
3. In the
Hardware
tab navigation pane, select the Storage Center.
4. In the
Hardware Alerts
area, find the hardware alert that identifies the expansion enclosure with the failed hard drive.
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Replacing SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Components
