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Hot-plug/hot-swap Components
Hot-swap Hard Disk Drives
8.2
Hot-swap Hard Disk Drives
Up to six Ultra 3-Wide U320-SCSI hard disk drives can be installed in the
PRIMERGY TX300 server.
The hard disk drives are mounted on a carrier that allows defective drives to be
replaced (hot-swap) or new drives to be added online. The hard disk drive and
the carrier constitute the hard disk drive module (HDD module).
The hot-swap function can only be performed if the RAID is configured appro-
priately. Further information about the RAID configuration or RAID level can be
found in the RAID controller documentation.
When replacing a HDD module, refer to “Hard disk drive indicators” on page 59
as well as section “Hot-swap for HDD Modules” on page 87.
8.2.1
Handling Hard Disk Drives/HDD Modules
Hard disk drives incorporated in the HDD modules are highly sensitive electro-
magnetic devices and must be handled with great care. It is extremely likely that
incorrect handling will lead to partial and/or total failure of the hard disk drives.
These failures will result in data errors and to loss of data or to total corruption
of the hard disk drive.
Please observe the following rules, which will help avoid such problems
occurring:
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Store and transport HDD modules only within the limits stipulated in the
specification.
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When transporting HDD modules (even over short distances), always use
the original packaging (ESD labeling).
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Never expose a HDD module to a temperature shock. Avoid the formation of
condensation inside and on the outside of the hard disk drive. The hard disk
drives may only be exposed to defined temperature and climatic conditions
(see table 5 on page 83).
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Always put the HDD module down carefully, with its largest surface facing
downwards, to avoid the danger of tipping over.