Hot-Swap Drive Bay - Digital Equipment Digital Server 3220 Series System Reference Manual

Hot-Swap Drive Bay

Hot-swapping allows you to remove or install a hot swap drive while the server
remains on-line and active but not accessing the device being swapped. This
eliminates interference with the server's operation. For hot swap drives, you can use
the hot-swap method to replace a device providing that the device is not active
(green activity LED is off).
Use the following procedure to install or replace a hot swap drive:
1. Unlock and open the front bezel.
2. Remove the filler panel or hot swap drive by pressing in and holding the
handle in the middle of the extractor tool (see Figure 8-4).
3. Using the extractor tool, pull the hot swap drive out.
4. Insert the new hot swap drive into the guide slots and push it in until it is fully
seated and the mounting tabs engage the shelf.
5. Close and lock the front bezel.
NOTE:
You might need to reconfigure your server to
recognize the devices you installed.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to components,
place an antistatic wrist strap on your wrist and then
connect the grounding clip to a non-painted metal surface
on your server's chassis.
Installing Storage Devices (DIGITAL Server 3220)
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