34 | Replacing 2U xx80 and 9800 Components
Replacing the disk drives
Replacing HDDs in 2U appliances
The CX xx80 and IC 9800 appliances are equipped with replaceable, hot-swappable disk drives.
Replacement HDD 3.5-inch and SSD 2.5-inch drives are shipped in their carrier cases.
The 2U SteelCentral NetProfiler (2280, 4280-EX, and 4280-AN), SteelCentral 4180, 6180, and 8180
appliances and SteelCentral storage units are equipped with replaceable, hot-swappable 3.5-inch HDDs.
When replacing a drive, replace only one drive at a time. You must use approved disk drives. To order
disk drives, contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com.
Note:
When you replace disk drives, you must wear a grounded ESD antistatic strap to protect the hardware against
electrostatic discharge. Make sure that the strap makes skin contact prior to handling equipment.
Caution:
Use caution when you remove or replace components; they can become hot to the touch.
To replace HDDs in the 2U appliance
1. Remove the bezel.
2. Identify the faulty disk drive. The disk drive LED is red for failed drives.
Figure 2-5. 2U disk drive numbers
