Replacing 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive - NEC Express5800/320Lb User Manual

8-10 System Upgrade

Replacing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive

Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it should be
replaced with new device with the server powered-on.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and
"Preparing Your System for Upgrade" before starting installing or
removing options. You can replace disks during continuous operation.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Locate the failed hard disk of which DISK Error LED on the handle of the hard disk drive
1.
is lit in amber.
The DISK Power/Access LED also lights in amber.
NOTE: Even if a hard disk is faulty, the DISK LED may not illuminate
in amber. See "How to Locate Failed Disks" on the next section to
identify failed disks.
Referencing the steps in "Removing the hard disk", remove the failed hard disk.
2.
No need to shutdown Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
Refer to the steps in "Installing the hard disk" to install a new hard disk.
3.
NOTE:
The hard disk to be installed for replacement must have the same
specifications as its mirroring hard disk.
Use an unsigned hard disk to replace the failed one. If you use a
signed disk, you need to restore the redundant configuration in the
procedure of "How to Restore Redundant Configuration Manually"
below.
The system will automatically restore its redundant configuration.
4.
Since the redundant configuration is restored automatically, you do not need to use
VERITAS Volume Manager to restore it.
IMPORTANT:
automatically in the following cases:
If you use a signed hard disk.
If you replace a disk that is connected to a fibre channel.
If you replace a disk that has partitions or volumes.
If you replace a disk while the system is shut down.
The redundant configuration is not restored