I/O Subsystem Dasd Hard Disk Drive Assembly - IBM pSeries 670 Service Manual

I/O Subsystem DASD Hard Disk Drive Assembly

Note: Linux does not support hot-plugging any hot-pluggable PCI adapters or devices. A system with
Linux installed on one or more partitions must be shut down and powered off before replacing any
PCI adapter or device assigned to a Linux partition. Follow the non-hot-pluggable adapter or device
procedures when replacing a PCI adapter or device in any partition with Linux installed.
Removal
1. This procedure is a hot-swap procedure. Refer to the ""SCSI Hot Swap Manager" in the "Introduction
to Tasks and Service Aids"chapter in the RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Diagnostic Information for
Multiple Bus Systems, order number SA38-0509. Use the SCSI Hot Swap Manager Task to prepare to
remove and replace a SCSI disk drive. Then continue with the following steps.
2. Press on the blue latch to release it from hooking the body.
3. Move the black handle all the way down and pull out the assembly. A slight initial resistance is normal.
4. Ensure that the 4-pack has not been damaged. If the DASD assembly was installed incorrectly, the
removal could force the metal tab in the 4-pack to bend over the camming slot.
1 DASD 4-Pack Assembly
2 I/O Subsystem Chassis
3 EMC Filler Shield
4 Cover
5 Disk Drive Assembly
6 DASD Filler
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