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3. To rebuild data on the newly installed or replaced disk drive or solid-state drive, see “Rebuilding data
on a replacement disk drive or solid-state drive in a system or logical partition running Linux” on
page 100.
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or
9109-RMD with the IBM i system or logical partition power turned on
Learn how to install a disk drive or solid-state drive in a system or expansion unit while the power to
the IBM i operating system or logical partition that controls the drive location is turned on.
If you are servicing a failing part, see the service procedures for “Replacing a disk drive or solid-state
drive in the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD with the IBM i system or logical partition power turned
on” on page 63.
Complete this procedure for installing a new or upgraded drive.
Before installing or replacing a feature, ensure that the software required to support the feature is
installed on the system. For information about software prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website
(www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). If the required software is not installed, go to Fix Central
(www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral) to download it, and install it before continuing.
If you are installing solid-state drives, review the configuration rules and then return here. For more
information, see “Solid-state drive configuration rules for the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD” on page
3.
Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit
that you have. However, the steps to complete the task are the same.
Preparing to install a disk drive or solid-state drive
Complete the following steps before installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in a system or in an
expansion unit:
1. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see “Before you begin” on page 129.
2. Identify the system for performing the installation or upgrading by turning on the system identify
(blue) LED. For instructions, see Control panel LEDs and Enabling enclosure indicators.
3. If applicable, remove the system unit door, remove the expansion unit door, or open the rack.
4.
Remove the front cover. For instructions, see “Removing the front cover from the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D,
or 9109-RMD” on page 147.
5. Determine the next available disk drive or solid-state drive position in the system or an expansion
unit. For information, see “Disk drives or solid-state drives locations and service indicators” on page
89.
Note: When you have a system with an expansion unit, fill the slot positions in the system unit first.
However, you can choose a different disk drive or solid-state drive placement depending on your
data protection strategy.
6. Find the package that contains the new drive.
Attention: Drives are fragile. Handle with care.
7. Remove the drive from the static-protective package.
8.
Proceed to installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or disk drive enclosure by using
the HSM.
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