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5.3.2. Step 2: Remove drive
Remove a failed drive to replace it with a new one.
Steps
1. Unpack the replacement drive, and set it on a flat, static-free surface near the shelf.
Save all packing materials.
2. Press the black release button on the failed drive.
The latch on the drive springs partially opens, and then the drive releases from the controller.
3. Open the cam handle, and slide out the drive slightly.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Using both hands, remove the drive from the shelf.
6. Place the drive on an antistatic, cushioned surface away from magnetic fields.
7. Wait 30 seconds for the software to recognize that the drive has been removed.
If you accidentally remove an active drive, wait at least 30 seconds, and then
reinstall it. For the recovery procedure, refer to the storage management
software.
5.3.3. Step 3: Install new drive
Install a new drive to replace the failed one. You should install the replacement drive as soon as
possible after removing the failed drive.
Steps
1. Open the cam handle.
2. Using two hands, insert the replacement drive into the open bay, firmly pushing until the drive
stops.
3. Slowly close the cam handle until the drive is fully seated in the midplane and the handle clicks
into place.
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