Hard Disk Drive Problems - Lenovo Flex System x280 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

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Hard disk drive problems

Use this information to resolve hard disk drive problems.
Compute node fails to recognize one drive
Use this information to resolve hard disk drive problems.
1. Verify that the drive is supported for this compute node. See the IBM
2. Make sure that the drive is seated in the drive bay properly and that there is
3. Run the DSA SAS Fixed Disk or SAS Attached Disk diagnostic tests (see IBM
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Drive problems in a shared drive system
When using the multi-share disk function in a multi-node, it allows the drives
from the second, third, or fouth node as if it was local. When de-scaling the system
back into a single node, be aware that one of the nodes will not have the OS
installed.
Drives do not function after de-scaling a multi-node system.:
1. Ensure proper procedure for de-scaling was followed.
2. Verify all cables and storage trays, backplane and raid card are fully seated.
3. Verify that RAID has been set up properly for the new configuration.
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c. Replace the system-board assembly (see Removing the system-board
assembly and Installing the system-board assembly).
"Installing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement" on
page 769
"Removing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement" on
page 767
http://www.ibm.com/support
ServerProven website for a list of supported hard drives.
no physical damage to the drive connectors.
Dynamic System Analysis).
a. If the drive fails the diagnostic test, replace the drive.
b. If the drive passes the diagnostic tests but is still not recognized, complete
the following steps:
c. Replace the drive.
d. Replace the hard drive backplane (see Removing the hard disk drive
backplaneand Installing the hard disk drive backplane).
e. Replace the system-board assembly (see Removing the system-board
assembly and Installing the system-board assembly).
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/
"Installing the hard disk drive cage and backplane assembly" on page 738
"Installing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement" on
page 769
"Removing the hard disk drive cage and backplane assembly" on page 737
"Removing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement" on
page 767