Removal and Replacement Procedures

System Power Down

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the system. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

IMPORTANT: If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the system.

To power down the system:

1.Power down any attached servers. Refer to the server documentation.

2.Press the Power On/Standby button. Wait for the system power LED to go from green to off.

3.Disconnect the power cords.

Hard Drive Blank

CAUTION: Always populate drive bays with either a hard drive or blank. Proper airflow can only be maintained when the bays are populated. Operating the system with unpopulated drive bays can lead to improper cooling and thermal damage.

To remove the component:

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To replace a blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.

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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 System Maintenance and Service Guide