Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Manual page 64

◦ For drives in DE2000H/DE4000H (2U12) controller shelves or DE120S drive shelves, the
release button is located at the left of the drive.
◦ For drives in DE2000H/DE4000H (2U24) controller shelves, DE4000F flash array, for
DE240S drive shelves, the release button is located at the top of the drive. The cam handle
on the drive springs open partially, and the drive releases from the midplane.
3. Open the cam handle, and slide out the drive slightly.
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When you remove a drive, you must lift the drive partly out of the drawer and
wait for the drive to spin down.Then, you can remove the drive completely.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Using both hands, remove the drive from the shelf.
6. Place the drive on an antistatic, cushioned surface away from magnetic fields.
7. Wait 30 seconds for the software to recognize that the drive has been removed.
If you accidentally remove an active drive, wait at least 30 seconds, and then
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reinstall it. For the recovery procedure, refer to the storage management
software.
5.2.5. Step 3: Install new drive
Install a new drive to replace the failed one.
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Install the replacement drive as soon as possible after removing the failed drive.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the equipment might overheat.
Steps
1. Open the cam handle.
2. Using two hands, insert the replacement drive into the open bay, firmly pushing until the drive
stops.
3. Slowly close the cam handle until the drive is fully seated in the midplane and the handle clicks
into place.
The green LED on the drive comes on when the drive is inserted correctly.
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