Hot-Plug Scsi Hard Drives - HP ProLiant BL40p Maintenance And Service Manual

Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives

To assess hard drive status, observe the hot-plug SCSI hard drive status LEDs. For a detailed
explanation of these LEDs, refer to Chapter 4, "Connectors, LEDs, and Switches."
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to power down the server blade before removing or replacing a
hot-plug SCSI hard drive.
To remove a hot-plug SCSI hard drive:
1. Press the release button (1).
2. Open the ejector lever (2).
3. Slide the drive out of the drive cage (3).
Figure 2-16: Removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive
To replace a hot-plug SCSI hard drive:
1. Slide the drive into the cage until it is fully seated.
2. Close the lever, locking the drive into place.
HP ProLiant BL40p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide
CAUTION: Read the section on hot-plug hard drive replacement in the HP ProLiant Servers
Troubleshooting Guide before removing a hard drive.
CAUTION: Always populate hard drive bays with either a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard
drive blank. Operating the server blade without a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard drive blank
results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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