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EonStor GSa 3000 Series Hardware Manual
4.1.6 Replacing the hard drive
WARNING!
• Ensure to have the replacement ready before replacing the hard drive. DO NOT leave the drive tray
open for long periods to prevent disruption of internal airflow.
•
Handle the hard drives with extreme care. Hold them by the edges and avoid touching the circuits
and interface connectors.
To replace the hard drive:
1. Identify the faulty hard drive using the EonOne software.
NOTE:
See section
for the order of the drive bays.
2. When the faulty hard drive is located, push the release button to eject the drive tray, wait for 30
seconds for the drive to spin down, then pull out the tray using the spring handle.
3. Remove the side clips from the tray (A) then remove the hard drive from the tray.
A
B
A
NOTE:
If the installed hard drive has an MUX board, remove it from the hard drive’s connectors.