9-22 Upgrading Your Server

Removal

Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives.

IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive

Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.

Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or execute the "format" command of the operating system. However, the actual data remains written on the hard disk drive. Data not erased completely may be restored by special software and used for unexpected purposes.

It is strongly recommended that the software or service (both available at stores) for data erasure should be used in order to avoid the trouble explained above. For details on data erasure, ask your sales representative.

1.See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare.

2.Remove the left side cover according to the section "Front Mask" described earlier in this chapter and open the front mask.

3.Follow Steps 5 and 6 of the installation procedure to remove the hard disk drive carrier.

4.Follow Step 8 of the installation procedure to remove the hard disk drive.

5.Reassemble the server.

Notes on Installing Additional Hard Disk Drives (SATA2) [N8150-204A/-205A/-206A/-207A/-208A/-209A]

If you are using the additional hard disk drive (SATA2) [N8150-204A/-205A/-206A/-207A/-208A/- 209A] in the server, the slot ID numbers indicated in the chassis do not correspond to the disk numbers displayed in Windows 2003 Disk Management. Be sure to confirm the disk numbers on the POST screen to ensure proper disk management and replacement.

NOTE: To display the POST screen, press Esc while the NEC logo is being displayed on the screen after you power on the system. If the POST screen changes too fast, press Pause to hold the screen.

Slot ID number in the chassis

Disk number in Windows 2003 Disk Management

(Disk number on the POST screen)

Disk x1

Disk x2

Disk x3

Disk x4

1 (Fixed Disk 0)

Disk 0

Disk 0

Disk 0

Disk 0

2 (Fixed Disk 1)

–

Disk 1

Disk 2

Disk 2

3 (Fixed Disk 2)

–

–

Disk 1

Disk 1

4 (Fixed Disk 3)

–

–

–

Disk 3