Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive - IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Problem Determination Manual

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Handle
Figure 66. Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the file module for
more than 10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety, "Handling
2. Press up on the release latch at the top of the drive front.
3. Rotate the handle on the drive downward to the open position.
4. Pull the hot-swap drive assembly out of the bay approximately 25 mm (1 inch).
5. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap drive, follow all packaging
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
The following procedure is for a Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU).
Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at
your request, you will be charged for the installation. Service agreements can be
purchased so that you can ask IBM to replace these units.
About this task
Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
To install a drive in a hot-swap bay, complete the following steps.
Latch
static-sensitive devices" on page 96, and "Installation guidelines" on page 94.
Wait approximately 45 seconds while the drive spins down before you remove
the drive assembly completely from the bay.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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