Replace A Hard Drive - Dell Sc420F Owner's Manual

Figure 10. Front View of the Expansion Enclosure Showing the Failed Hard Drive

Replace a Hard Drive

Use this procedure to replace a failed hard drive.
Prerequisite
Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services.
About this task
Hard drives can be replaced without shutting down the expansion enclosure.
CAUTION: To prevent a storage system reset, at least one powered drive must remain installed in the primary chassis
when multiple drives are replaced.
Steps
1. Remove the front bezel.
A solid amber LED is lit on the failed hard drive.
2. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
3. Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the hard drive slot.
Figure 11. Replacing a Hard Drive
1. Hard drive carrier release handle 2. Hard drive indicators
Replacing SC400 Series Expansion Enclosure Components
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