10 HP MSA 500 G2 Storage System Maintenance and Service Guide

CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.

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

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

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

3.Disconnect the power cords.

The system is now without power.

Hard Drive Blank

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the storage system unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

To remove the component: