Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing Array or Expansion Module Hard Drives
Quantum DXi6900 G2 Field Service Manual
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Expansion Module 1-4 (Qarray 1, Tray 4)
Expansion Module 1-3 (Qarray 1, Tray 3)
Expansion Module 1-2 (Qarray 1, Tray 2)
Expansion Module 1-1 (Qarray 1, Tray 1)
Array Module 1 (Qarray 1, Tray 99)
The DXi6900 G2 Array modules (RBODs) and Expansion modules (EBODs) each support twelve high
capacity (4 TB) hard disk drives (
). The Array and Expansion module hard drives are used
for data storage.
Figure 93:
DXi6900 G2 Array and Expansion Module Drive Slot Numbering
Use the indicator LEDs on the hard drive carrier to identify the failed hard drive (see
):
LEDs off
l
No power.
Drive service action allowed LED (blue)
l
Solid
– It is safe to remove the hard drive from the array for
service.
Drive fault (amber)
l
Solid
– The hard drive has failed.
l
Blinking
– Drive volume or Array module locate function.
Drive active LED (green)
l
Solid
– No activity on the hard drive.
l
Blinking
– There is activity on the hard drive.
Note:
If a drive fails, you will be notified by a service ticket in the remote management console.
