Expanding the device and assigning device parameters
6.4 Drives
SIMATIC IPC677E
Operating Instructions, 04/2019, A5E45117996-AA
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6.4
Drives
6.4.1
Changing the drive in the removable tray
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the drive and data loss
Drives in the removable drive bays can only be replaced during operation in connection
with RAID1 (hot swap).
When you remove the drive while data is being written to it, you may damage the drive and
destroy data.
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Only remove the removable tray from the device when the drive is inactive.
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Observe the ESD guidelines.
Requirement
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An original spare part, that is a drive approved for this device, see notes in "Accessories:
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If there is no RAID system: The device is fully disconnected from the line voltage, see
"Switching off the device (Page 56)".
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The device you wish to replace is inactive.
Procedure
1.
Open the lock of the removable tray with the appropriate key.
2.
Fold out the removable tray bracket somewhat to the front and pull out the removable tray
by the tray bracket in the direction of the arrow.
