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30 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components
Replacing disk drives
Make sure the drive connector matches the backplane connector.
Figure 3-10. Inserting the drive in the carrier
7. Open the new disk-drive handle by pressing the orange release button.
8. Slide in the new disk drive until it mates with the back connectors in the chassis.
The disk drive LED lights blue when connected.
Figure 3-11. Inserting the disk drive
9. Press in the disk-drive handle to close it.
The new disk drive runs through a self-test automatically. The disk drive automatically begins proper
operation with the other disk drives. You do not need to set up or configure the new disk drive.
Important:
It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to rebuild a new disk drive. You can configure the system to send an
email to the administrator user when the disk drive has finished rebuilding.