IBM EXP15, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Replacing Drives (Hot-Swap)
To remove the hot-swap drives:
1. Press on the inside of the bottom of the tray handle to
release the blue latch
1
.
2. Pull the handle
2
on the tray
3
out into the open
position.
3. Lift the drive CRU partially out of the bay.
Note
Wait at least 20 seconds before fully removing
the drive from the expansion unit to allow for spin
down. Allowing for spin down avoids possible
damage to the drive.
See “Drive Numbering” on page 37 when
replacing drives.
4. If you are replacing a slim-high drive, ensure that the
filler piece remains in place for use with the new
drive.
5. Install the new drive, Making sure at least ten
seconds have passed before you install the new drive
tray. Gently push the drive into the empty bay until
the tray handle
2
touches the expansion unit bezel.
6. Push the tray handle
2
down into the closed
(latched) position.
7. Check the LEDs.
a. When drives are ready for use, the green Activity
LED and the amber Fault LED should be off.
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