Install A Storage Drive - Oracle Exadata X10M Service Manual

Consider your next steps:
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Install a Storage Drive

Remove the replacement drive from its packaging, and place the drive on an
1.
antistatic mat.
If necessary, remove the drive filler panel.
2.
a.
b.
c.
See
Align the replacement drive with the drive slot.
3.
If you are replacing the drive, continue to
If you are not replacing the drive, install a filler in the empty drive slot to
maintain proper airflow and perform administrative tasks to configure the
server to operate without the drive. See
Locate the vacant storage drive module slot in the server, and then ensure
a.
that the release lever on the filler panel is fully opened.
Slide the filler panel into the vacant slot by pressing the middle of the filler
b.
panel faceplate with your thumb or finger.
The release lever will close as it makes contact with the chassis. Do not
slide the filler panel in all the way. Leave the filler panel out approximately
0.25 to 0.50 inch (6 to 12 mm) from the opening.
Using your thumb or finger, press on the middle of the filler panel faceplate
c.
until the release lever engages with the chassis.
Close the release lever until it clicks into place and is flush with the front of
d.
the server
Locate the storage drive filler panel to be removed from the server.
To unlatch the storage drive filler panel, pull the release lever, and tilt the lever
out into a fully opened position.
To remove the filler panel from the slot, hold the opened release lever, and
gently slide the filler panel toward you.
Remove and Install Filler
Install a Storage
Remove and Install Filler
Panels.
Chapter 4
Install a Storage Drive
Drive.
Panels.
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