Management: Installing Array Components 193
2
From the Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) software, prepare the
drive for removal.
Wait until the hard-drive indicators on the drive
carrier signal that the drive can be removed safely. For more information,
see your controller documentation for information about hot-swap drive
removal.
If the drive has been online, the green
activity/
fault indicator flashes as
the drive is powered down. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is
ready for removal.
3Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle. See
Figure 15-4.
4
Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must
have drive blanks installed.
5
Insert a drive blank in the empty drive bay. See "Installing a Drive Blank"
on page 192.
6
If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on
page 190.
Figure 15-4. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive
1 release button 2 hard-drive carrier handle
1
2
book.book Page 193 Monday, June 21, 2010 11:00 AM