Replacing A 3.5" Drive Assembly Or Blank Carrier; Pressing The Lever To Slide The Cable Retention - IBM Storwize V7000 Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

Figure 30. Pressing the lever to slide the cable retention bracket.
3. Continue to pull the lever towards you as you slide the cable retention bracket away from the end of
the cable.

Replacing a 3.5" drive assembly or blank carrier

This topic describes how to replace a 3.5" drive assembly or blank carrier.
Attention: If your drive is configured for use, go to the management GUI and follow the fix procedures.
Performing the replacement actions without the assistance of the fix procedures results in loss of data or
access to data.
Attention: Do not leave a drive slot empty. Do not remove a drive or drive assembly before you have a
replacement available.
The drives can be distinguished from the blank carriers by the color-coded striping on the drive. The
drives are marked with an orange striping. The blank carriers are marked with a blue striping.
To replace the drive assembly or blank carrier, perform the following steps:
1. Read the safety information to which "Preparing to remove and replace parts" on page 85 refers.
2. Unlock the assembly by squeezing together the tabs on the side.
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