Nortel Networks BCM200, 400 4.0 manual Replacing a hard disk in the hard disk cage

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9Restore the BCM system to operation. Refer to “Restarting the system after maintenance” on page 232.

10If you installed a new programmed hard disk in a standard configuration (for RAID configuration, skip to the next step):

a Initialize the hard disk. Refer to “Initializing the hard disk in a single-disk configuration” on page 273.

b After the disk is initialized, restore your data from your backups. If you did not back up your keycodes, reenter them (see “Software keycode” on page 181).

11If you installed a new blank hard disk (mirror or primary) in a RAID, wait for the disk mirror process to complete. For further information on how to monitor disk mirroring progress, refer to “RAID disk mirroring” on page 221.

Replacing a hard disk in the hard disk cage

Use the procedures in this section to remove or install the hard disk in the hard disk cage for the standard and RAID upgrade BCM200 and BCM400 configurations.

Warning: Protect the hardware components against damage from electrostatic discharge. Always wear a grounded wriststrap before you handle components. Always place the components in a static-free container.

Refer to the following detailed information:

•“Removing a hard disk from a standard configuration hard disk cage” on page 265

•“Removing a primary hard disk from a RAID hard disk cage” on page 266

•“Removing a mirror hard disk from a RAID hard disk cage” on page 267

•“Installing a hard disk into a standard configuration hard disk cage” on page 268

•“Installing a primary hard disk into a RAID hard disk cage” on page 269

•“Installing a mirror hard disk into a RAID hard disk cage” on page 271

Removing a hard disk from a standard configuration hard disk cage

Use this procedure to remove the hard disk from the hard disk cage for the standard BCM200 and BCM400 system. Use this procedure only to replace a faulty hard disk.

Warning: Protect the hardware components against damage from electrostatic discharge. Always wear a grounded wriststrap before you handle components. Always place the components in a static-free container.

BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide