Chapter 1. 43Xx Or 71Xx Disk Unit; Before You Begin - IBM e Server i Series Manual

Chapter 1. 43xx or 71xx disk unit

Replacing and installing this feature are customer tasks. When you use these
instructions, you will perform some or all of the following tasks:
v Perform prerequisite tasks.
v Power down the system.
v Remove the system unit covers.
v Remove hardware.
v Install new hardware.
v Install covers.
v IPL your operating system.
v Verify your new hardware configuration.
It will take approximately one hour to perform these tasks. You may need to allow
additional time to complete your jobs, back up your system, IPL your system, and
verify your hardware configuration.
You can choose to perform these tasks yourself or contact IBM(R) or an authorized
service provider to make arrangements for them to perform the tasks for a fee. If
you encounter difficulties when performing a task, contact your authorized dealer
or service provider.
Note: If you are removing or moving disk units already installed in your unit refer
Select the instructions for the task you want to perform:
v Chapter 2, "Replace 43xx disk units," on page 3
v Chapter 3, "Install 43xx disk units," on page 15
v "Install the 7104 expansion unit to the 270 server or 7116 expansion unit to the
v "Install the 7123 or 7136 disk unit enclosure" on page 55
v "Install the 7124 or 7127 disk unit enclosure" on page 61
Some of the figures in these instructions may not look exactly like the system unit
that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

Before you begin

Before you begin a replacement or installation task, follow these steps:
__ 1. For an installation and if possible, for a replacement, ensure that you have
__ 2. Ensure that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these
__ 3. Ensure that you have access to a medium flat-bladed screwdriver.
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a current backup of your system (including operating system, licensed
programs, and data). If you have backed up the operating system and
licensed programs since the last time you applied PTFs, that backup is
acceptable.
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