AR3016G Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
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Replacing a Failed Hard Drive
5.7. Replacing a Failed Hard Drive
5.7.1 Hard Drive Maintenance Overview
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Hot-swappable drive trays:
The drive trays are all hot-swappable. If a
hard drive fails, it can be replaced while the subsystem is still running.
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Handles:
If the failed hard drive is behind either the left or right front
handle, unfold the handles to access the drive trays. (See
Figure 5-21
)
Figure 5-21: Open the Front Handles
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Open flap:
Once the flap on the drive tray has been opened, the drive
tray must be removed from the subsystem. Failure to remove the drive
tray from the subsystem after the flap has been opened may cause data
errors.
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Remove drives slowly:
When removing a drive tray from the AR3016G,
pull the drive tray out only about one inch and then wait for at least 30
seconds for the hard drive motor to spin down before taking it out
completely. Any impact to the hard drive while the drive motor is
spinning can damage the drive.
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Keep a replacement on hand:
If a hard drive has failed, make sure you
have a replacement hard drive readily available before removing the
failed drive from the subsystem. Do not leave the drive tray slot open
for an extended period of time or the normalized airflow will be
disrupted and subsystem components will overheat and may become
permanently damaged.
5.7.2 Replacing a Hard Drive
When a hard drives fails, it needs to be replaced. To replace a hard drive,
please follow these steps:
WARNING!
The hard drive is fragile; therefore always handle with extreme care. Do
not drop the hard drive; always be slow, gentle, and careful when setting
down a hard drive. Only handle the hard drive by the edges, and avoid
touching any components or connectors.
