Replacing The Disk Drive Nonconcurrently - IBM Power System POWER7 Series Common Service Procedures

Yes: Go to next step.
No: Go to Replace the disk drive nonconcurrently.
2. Choose the procedure for the operating system running in the partition that the disk drive resource is
assigned to.
For AIX, go to Replace the disk drive using AIX.
For Linux, go to Replace the disk drive using Linux .
For IBM i, go to Replace the disk drive using IBM i.

Replacing the disk drive nonconcurrently

Use this procedure to remove and replace a disk drive nonconcurrently.
1. The component will not be serviced concurrently. If this system is powered on, power it off before
continuing.
When the system is powered off, disconnect the AC input source from the enclosure being serviced.
Do not apply power to the enclosure until directed to do so in this procedure.
2. Access the unit by:
a. Open the front rack door.
b. Loosen the thumbscrew (A) on the right side of the cover.
c. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit slot (B).
3. Remove the disk drive by:
a. Unlock the disk drive handle by squeezing it and pulling it out toward you as shown.
b. Support the bottom of the disk drive as you slide it out of the system or expansion unit. Do not
hold the disk drive by the handle.
The concurrent maintenance light for the slot turns off when you remove the disk drive.
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