Chapter 2. Replace 43Xx Disk Units; Replace 43Xx Raid Or Mirrored Protected Disk Units With System Powered On - IBM e Server i Series Manual

Chapter 2. Replace 43xx disk units

To replace a 43xx disk unit, perform these tasks:
__ 1. Perform prerequisite tasks as described in "Before you begin" on page 1.
__ 2. "Open or remove the front cover" on page 29.
Depending on your disk protection, our system or expansion unit can either be
powered off (nonconcurrent) or powered on (concurrent) when you replace the
disk units. Select the procedure you want to use:
v "Replace 43xx RAID or Mirrored protected disk units with system powered on"
v "Replace 43xx RAID or Mirrored protected disk units with system powered off"
Replace 43xx RAID or Mirrored protected disk units with system
powered on
Be sure you understand the complexity of the powered on (concurrent) procedure
before you begin. If you do not feel comfortable using the concurrent procedure,
go to "Replace 43xx RAID or Mirrored protected disk units with system powered
off" on page 8.
To replace a disk unit with the system powered on, follow these steps:
__ 1. If possible, use a wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from
__ 2. Find the "Disk unit locations" on page 33 for your system unit or your
__ 3. Remove the disk unit cover. Squeeze the latch and pull out.
__ 4. Be sure you are signed on with at least service level authority.
__ 5. Type strsst on the command line of the OS/400 session and press Enter.
__ 6. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the
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damaging your hardware. If you do not have a wrist strap, touch a metal
surface of the system or expansion unit before installing or replacing
hardware.
If you received the 2209 Disposable Wrist Strap, follow these steps:
__ a. Attach the disposable wrist strap.
__ b. When you unroll the strap, remove the liner from the copper foil at
the end.
__ c. Attach the adhesive part of the copper foil to an exposed, unpainted
metal surface on the frame of the unit.
Note: Follow the same precautions you would use without the wrist strap.
The 2209 Disposable Wrist Strap is for static control. It will not
increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using
or working on electrical equipment.
expansion unit.
Note: iSeries 825 does not have disk unit covers.
System Service Tools (SST) Sign On display. Press Enter.
Note: The service tools password is case sensitive.
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