Remove A Storage Drive - Oracle X7-8 Service Manual

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Storage Drive Population Rules
When populating the storage drive slots, use the following rules:
1. Every slot in the storage drive bay must contain either a storage drive or a drive filler panel.
2. Sort disks by capacity and technology (HDD and SSD) and install in this order:
a. Install the HDDs first, starting with the smallest capacity in the drive slots in ascending
slot order (0, 1, etc.).
b. Install larger HDDs in increasing capacity and into storage slots increasing in number.
c. Install SSDs into remaining storage slots increasing in number.
For component serviceability, locations, and designations, see
Components" on page

Remove a Storage Drive

For storage drive information, see
1. Prepare the server for service. Choose one of the following methods:
Prepare the server for hot service.
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Prepare the server for cold service.
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See "Preparing the Server for Component Replacement" on page
Identify the storage drive by its position, designation, and the indicators on its
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front panel.
Access this component directly from the back of the server.
For storage drive information, see
For example, look for the blue steady on Ready to Remove indicator or the amber steady on
Fault-Service Required LED. See
Description
HDD 0 SMOD1
HDD 1 SMOD1
HDD 2 SMOD1
HDD 3 SMOD1
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"Storage Drive Locations and Numbering" on page
"Storage Drive Locations and Numbering" on page
"About Controls and Connectors" on page
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