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Replacing the hard drive

Tasks to replace the hard drive

Table 2 outlines the tasks involved in replacing the hard drive of an x305 or x306 IBM server.

Table 2: Tasks for replacing the hard drive in an x305 or x306 IBM server

9 Task Description

1Shut down the server. ● If the hard drive is functional, enter the shutdown -h now command. The internal fan shuts off. For more information, see System shutdown on page 22.

●If the hard drive is not functional, press the power-control button to power down the server.

		! CAUTION:
		Do not hold down the power button for
		more than a split second. Holding the
		button down too long causes the server
		to reboot.
2	Unplug the server.	Once the server is completely shut down (the green
		power-on LED is blinking), unplug the power cord from
		the server.
		Disconnect and label the LAN connections from the
		Ethernet ports on the RSA and dual NIC (if used).
		Disconnect all attached devices, including the laptop,
		and the external flashcard reader (if used).
3	Make server top	Pull the server forward until the mounting rails lock into
	accessible.	place.

Note:

You do not need to remove the server from the rails.

4Replace the hard drive. ● x305: see Replacing the hard drive in an x305

IBM server.

●x306: see Replacing the hard drive in an x306 IBM server.

5	Slide the server back in	Release the retaining tabs on the rails and slide the
	place.	server back into place in the data rack.

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