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

Installing Storage Devices (DIGITAL Server 3220R)
Expansion Brackets
You can install 3½-inch half-height devices in the front access drive bay. If you plan
to install a 3½-inch device in a 5¼-inch drive bay slot, you must first install the 3½-
inch expansion brackets onto the device, as shown in Figure 8-3. The expansion
brackets are either supplied with the device or can be purchased from DIGITAL.
Contact your local DIGITAL sales representative for additional information.

Hot-Swap Drive Bay

For hot swap drives, you can use the "hot swapping" method to replace a device
providing that the device is not active (green activity LED is off). Hot-swapping allows
you to remove or install a hot swap drive while the server remains online and active,
but not accessing the drive being swapped. This eliminates interference with the
server's operation.
Use the following procedure to install or replace an hot swap drive:
1. Remove the front bezel.
2. Remove the hot swap drive bay cage cover by first pulling it forward, sliding
it to the right, and then by bringing it forward. (see Figure 9-4).
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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.