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3.7 Replacing the Hard Drive
You can replace the hard drive in the Hot Swap Drive Bay without shutting down the GV-Hot
Swap DVR V5. Steps to replace the hard drive may vary from models to models. Be sure to
identify your model before replacing the hard drive.
3.7.1 4U (20-Bay) and 3U (16 / 8-Bay) Models
1. Make sure the HDD Activity LED (No. 2, Figure 2-4) is off.
2. Slide the release latch to the right. The drawer handle pops up.
3. Pull out the drawer slightly, and wait until the hard drive spins down.
4. Pull out the drawer completely, remove the hard drive, and then mount a new one.
5. Screw the hard drive, and make sure all screw heads flush with the surface.
6. Put the drawer back in the drive bay and slide the release latch again.
3.7.2 4U (8 / 4-Bay) Models
1. Do not turn off the power of the drive bay before you replace the hard drive.
2. Turn the safety lock to the OPEN position (see Figure 3-11).
3. Push the safety lock. The drawer handle pops up.
4. Lift the handle, pull out the drawer slightly and wait until the hard drive spins down.
5. Pull out the drawer completely, remove the hard drive, and then mount a new one.
6. Put the drawer back in the drive bay.
7. Push the drawer handle back, and turn the safety lock to the LOCK position.