Drive Precautions; Replace A Drive - Allen-Bradley 6177R-MM User Manual

Chapter 4 Replace Components

Drive Precautions

Replace a Drive

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Follow these precautions when you work with a drive.
IMPORTANT Back up or clone your computer before you replace a drive.
• Do not touch internal components.
• Always handle the drive by its frame.
• Never remove or install a drive with the power on.
• Store the drive in an antistatic bag when it is not installed.
SHOCK HAZARD: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the computer
and components. Read and follow
page 36 before you remove a drive.
Failure to follow proper safety precautions can result in severe electrical shock to
an individual or ESD damage to the computer and its components.
ATTENTION: Mechanical shock can damage a drive. Do not drop or bump the
drive.
You can replace the HDD. All 6177R computers have two drive bays, but only
server models have two drives that are pre-installed.
IMPORTANT This section is to replace an HDD in the first drive bay (SATA 0), which is the top
drive bay in either computer model. See pages
If you want to install or replace an HDD in the second (bottom) drive bay
(SATA 1), see
Follow these steps to replace an HDD.
1. Follow the steps for
on page 36.
2. If you have a1450R computer and the
front door is locked, complete the
following steps:
a. Unlock the front door with the
provided key.
b. Open the door to access the drive
bays.
c. Go ahead to
IMPORTANT Use an antistatic wriststrap that is connected to the work surface, and
properly grounded tools and equipment.
Rockwell Automation Publication 6177R-UM002E-EN-P - March 2017
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions on
Install a Second HDD on page 89
Pre-configuration
step 3.
14 and 15 for bay location.
for further information.