Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing Node Hard Drives
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Note:
If a drive fails, you will be notified by a service ticket in the remote management console (see
).
Caution:
Do
not
remove a drive that has
not
failed. Instead, only remove a drive that has failed. If you
accidentally remove a good drive, wait 30 seconds before reinserting the drive.
Figure 37:
DXi6900 G2 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs
1 - Drive activity indicator (green) 2 - Drive status indicator (green and amber)
Removing a Drive from the Node
To remove the failed hard drive from the DXi6900 G2 Node:
Caution:
You must replace the drive within three minutes after removal to prevent the possibility of
overheating the equipment.
Caution:
Bumping drives against another surface can damage the drive mechanism or connectors. To
avoid damage when removing or installing a drive, always place your hand under the drive to support its
weight.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel from the Node.
2. Carefully unpack the replacement drive and set it on a dry, level surface near the Node.
3. On the failed drive, press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle (see
).
4. Slide the hard-drive carrier out until it is free of the drive slot.
