Sun Microsystems Enterprise 250, Owner'S Manual

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Note -
When you reinstall the drive (or a replacement drive), be sure to install it
in the same drive bay as the one from which it was just removed.
What Next
If you removed the drive as part of another procedure, complete the other
procedure now.
To replace the disk drive, complete this task:
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“How to Install a Disk Drive” on page 137
How to Install a Disk Drive
The system’s disk “hot-plug” feature lets you install a disk drive without shutting
down the operating system or turning off the system power. For more
information, see:
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“About Internal Disk Drives” on page 83
Before You Begin
You must follow antistatic precautions when handling a disk drive. For more
information, see:
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“How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge” on page 64
What to Do
1. Prepare the system to receive the new disk drive.
The hot-plug installation procedure involves software commands for preparing
the system prior to installing the disk drive. See “About Internal Disk Drives” on
page 83.
Note - If the server is set up without a local graphics console, terminal, or
monitor, you need to set up one of these options in order to issue software
commands. See “How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal” on page 50, or
“How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 51.
Removing and Installing Storage Devices
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