IBM 5786, Removal And Replacement Procedures

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Choose the procedure for the operating system running in the partition to which the disk drive resource is assigned.
For AIX, go to “Deactivating a disk drive by using AIX” on page 16.
For Linux, go to “Deactivating a disk drive by using Linux” on page 17.
For IBM i, go to “Replacing the disk drive by using IBM i” on page 10.
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The component will not be serviced concurrently. If this system is powered on, power it off before continuing.
When the system is powered off, disconnect the ac input source from the enclosure being serviced. Do not apply
power to the enclosure until directed to do so in this procedure.
4.
Access the unit:
1. If necessary, open the front rack door or rear rack door. This is dependent on the location of the disk drive you
are servicing.
2. If necessary, when servicing a disk drive located in the front of your server or enclosure, remove the front cover,
also referred to as the front bezel.
5.
Remove the disk drive by:
1. Unlock the disk drive handle by squeezing
it and pulling it out toward you as shown.
2. Support the bottom of the disk drive as
you slide it out of the system or expansion
unit. Do not hold the disk drive by the
handle.
The concurrent maintenance light for the
slot turns off when you remove the disk
drive.
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5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 removal and replacement procedures
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