EonStor DS S48 Series Hardware Manual
5.6
Replacing a Hard drive
WARNING
Keep a replacement on hand before replacing the hard drive. Do not leave the drive
tray open for an extended period of time or the internal airflow will be disrupted.
Handle the drives with extreme care. Carry them only by the edges of their metal
covers and avoid touching their circuits part and interface connectors.
To replace a hard drive, follow these steps.
1.
Familiarize yourself with the hard drive allocation.
Use the firmware utility,
SANWatch, or the drawer LED to identify faulty hard drive(s). The hard drive
numbering sequence are as below:
Rear panel of enclosure
Front panel of enclosure
2. To open the drawer(s), place your index finger underneath the drawer release
notch, push the notch upwards and pull the drawer out towards you.
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