Removing and replacing an internal RDX removable disk drive in the 9009-41A,
9009-42A, or 9223-42H
Find information about replacing an internal RDX removable disk drive.
About this task
Note: Installing this feature is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service
provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to repair a part in
the system. For instructions, see Repairing a part by using the HMC (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/p9haj_hmc_repair.htm).
If your system is not managed by an HMC, complete the steps in the following procedures to remove and
replace an internal RDX removable disk drive in the system.
Preparing the system to remove and replace the internal RDX removable disk drive in the 9009-41A,
9009-42A, or 9223-42H
To prepare the system to remove and replace the internal RDX removable disk drive, complete the steps
in this procedure.
Procedure
1. Identify the part and the system that you are working on. For instructions, see Identifying a
part (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/sal.htm).
Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the
system matches the serial number to be serviced.
2. Review the RDX removable disk drive location. The RDX removable disk drive is located in the front of
the system.
RDX docking stations, removable disk drives, and power cable, for the 9009-41A, 9009-42A, or 9223-42H 73