Replacing Storage Block Hardware; Replacing Storage Network Cables Or Transceivers; Hot-Swap Drive Replacement - Lenovo ThinkAgile CP Hardware Part Replacement And Component Maintenance Procedures

Replacing storage block hardware

Procedures for replacing the Lenovo ThinkAgile CP storage block hardware.
This section provides installation and removal procedures for all serviceable ThinkAgile CP system
components. Each component replacement procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to
gain access to the component being replaced.
Refer to Chapter 2 "Roles and responsibilities" on page 15 to determine who can perform these procedures.
For more information about ordering parts, go to:
storages/thinksystem/sr630/7x01/parts

Replacing storage network cables or transceivers

This section describes how to replace storage network cables or transceivers.
Procedure performed by: Customer or field service
Replacing a cable or transceiver that connects the storage controller to an interconnect can be done live,
without any specific preparation steps.
When a cable or transceiver is disconnected, the storage controller associated with the port will decrease in
bandwidth by up to 25%. Disconnecting all four cables results in zero bandwidth to the controller, which may
trigger failover to the other controller. If there is only one interconnect in the chassis, disconnecting all cables
results in taking the storage offline as there is no failover option.

Hot-swap drive replacement

This section covers information about replacing a hot-swap drive.
Use this information to remove and install a hot-swap drive. You can remove or install a hot-swap drive
without turning off the storage, which helps you avoid significant interruption to system operation.
Attention: Before replacing a hot-swap drive, read and follow the steps in the "Hot-swap drive replacement
preparations" on page 37.
Notes:
• The term "hot-swap drive" refers to all the supported hot-swap NVMe solid-state drives.
• Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in these topics. Ensure that you have all the cables and other equipment that come with the
drive, as specified in its documentation.
• The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the storage are protected by having all
drive bays covered or occupied. The vacant bays are either covered by an EMI-protective panel or
occupied by drive fillers. When installing a drive, save the removed drive filler in case you later remove the
drive and need the drive filler to cover the space.
• SED = Self-Encrypting Drive
• NVME = Non-Volatile Memory Express
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