PRIMERGY TX300 S3, Operating Manual

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TX300 S3
Hot-pluggable hard disk drives Hot plug components
Removing the HDD module
If you want to replace a HDD module during operation, proceed as follows:
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CAUTION!
Only remove a HDD module during operation if the drive is not currently
being accessed. Observe the control LEDs for the corresponding HDD
module (see
“Hard disk drive control indicators” on page 64 ).
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If you want to remove a HDD module that is not defective, the drive must be
first set to offline via the software
(RAID controller configuration software).
Ê Now pull out the HDD module a few centimeters.
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Wait for at least 60 seconds.
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This period is necessary for the RAID controller to recognize that an
HDD module has been removed and for the hard disk drive to come
to a stop.
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Pull out the HDD module fully.
Ê Insert the new HDD module.
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CAUTION!
If you have removed an HDD module and not replaced it with another
one, you must insert the dummy unit in the empty slot again due to
cooling requirements, the applicable EMC (electromagnetic compati-
bility) regulations and for fire protection. Ensure that the dummy module
engages correctly in the slot.