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section “System Disk Array” on page 2-10). While performing contin-
uous accesses to the data, it will be the one:
– no longer blinking (either continuously on or off),
– irregularly blinking compared to the other hard disks of the
same disk set, or
– showing a hard disk or disk carrier related error (see section
“Hard Disk Array” on page 2-6 and section “System Disk
Array” on page 2-10).
Once the broken disk has been identified, you can replace it as de-
scribed in section “Replacing a Hard Disk” on page 5-4. However, es-
pecially the detection of worn hard disks can prove difficult. If you are
unsure about having detected the correct hard disk please contact the
DVS service department.
5.1.3 Replacing a Hard Disk
As soon as the broken hard disk has been identified (see section “Iden-
tifying a Broken Hard Disk” on page 5-3), it can be replaced easily. The
replacement of a broken hard disk can be divided into three steps:
1. Removing the hard disk from the system.
2. Replacing the hard disk.
3. Reassembling it into the system.
All steps are explained in the following.
Step 1: Removing the Hard Disk
The hard disks that are accessible at the front and rear of the system are
connected to the system with the help of disk carriers. They can be re-
moved easily, even when the system is running (hot-swappable).
To remove a hard disk from the system perform the following:
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If appropriate, stop all accesses to the hard disks of your system, for
example, by severing the network connections.
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If required, lift the faceplate of the system (see section “Faceplate”
on page 2-4) or unlock the key lock of the respective disk carrier
(see section “System Disk Array” on page 2-10).
Before replacing a hard disk you have to gather the log files of
the RAID controller. If you know how to do this you may pro-
ceed on your own. If not, please contact the DVS service de-
partment first.
For an overview of a disk carrier as well as further information
about it see section “Hard Disk Array” on page 2-6 and section
“System Disk Array” on page 2-10.