Oracle netra X5-2, Service Manual

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Remove a SAS Drive
See “Detecting and Managing Faults” on page 21 .
Related Information
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“Remove a SAS Drive” on page 97
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“SAS Drive Configuration” on page 94
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“SAS Drive LEDs” on page 94
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“Verify a SAS Drive” on page 101
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“Detecting and Managing Faults” on page 21
Remove a SAS Drive
Removing a SAS drive is a hot-swap operation. You must run commands on the server before
you remove the drive.
1. Determine which drive to remove.
See “Locate a Faulty Drive” on page 95 .
2. Consider your next step.
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If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See “Preparing for Service” on page 61 .
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If you are removing a drive as part of another component's removal or installation
procedure, go to Step 3 .
3. Remove the filter.
See “Remove the Filter” on page 89 .
4. Determine if you need to shut down the OS to remove the drive, and perform one
of these actions.
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If the drive cannot be taken offline without shutting down the OS, follow instructions in
“Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)” on page 69 then go to Step 7 .
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If the drive can be taken offline without shutting down the OS, go to Step 5 .
5. Take the drive offline according to your OS.
See your OS documentation.
6. Verify that the drive's blue Ready-to-Remove LED is lit.
See “SAS Drive LEDs” on page 94 .
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