8.
If you are removing more than one drive, repeat the steps in this procedure until all drives are
removed.
9.
If you are not installing a replacement drive, install a filler in the empty slot to ensure proper air
flow for cooling. For instructions, see“Installing a disk drive filler in the 5148-21L, 5148-22L,
8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A” on page 99.
10.
If you are installing a replacement drive as a replacement for the failed disk drive or solid-state
drive, go to “Replacing a hot-spare disk drive or solid-state drive in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A
system with the power turned on in IBM i” on page 78.
11.
To remove an SSD in an expanded function system, continue with the next step.
12.
Remove the front cover to access the SSD. For instructions to remove the front cover from an
expanded function system, see “Removing the front cover from a rack-mounted 5148-21L, 5148-22L,
8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system” on page 148.
13.
To access the SSD slots, remove the perforated plate (B) covering the SSD cage as shown in
Figure 76.
14.
On the console, select the drive that you want to remove, and then press
Enter
.
Important:
v
When you press
Enter
, after your selected time delay, the service indicator light comes on (solid)
for 18 seconds. You then have 18 seconds to unlock and remove the drive. You can set an
appropriate time delay of 01 - 19 minutes to allow adequate time to access the disk drive or
solid-state drive.
v
If the service indicator light was already turned on due to a failed device, you will not see a
change in the service indicator light until after the first 18 seconds. You will need to wait until the
service indicator light goes off and then turns back on (solid). You will have two cycles of the light
turning on (solid) to unlock and remove the drive.
15.
When the identify LED turns on solid, unlock the drive bay handle (B) by pushing the handle latch
(A)
in the direction that is shown and pulling the drive bay handle (B) out toward you, as shown in
P8HAL516-2
B
Figure 76. Removing the SSD cage cover to access the SSD slots in an expanded function system
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