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Installing and Removing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | ||
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NOTE: Hard disk drives cannot be replaced while the system is in operation, unless a RAID controller is installed. Be sure to unplug the power cable before proceeding to replacement.
By setting a spare disk (hot spare), a disk array can be automatically recovered using the spare disk when a hard disk drive fails.
See “MegaRAID Software Guide.”
The installation and replacement of a hard disk drive requires special technology and knowledge. Toshiba recommends that you ask your authorized MAGNIA service provider to replace the hard disk drive.
Especially, pay careful attention when replacing the hard disk drive while the system is in operation.
An error in the replacement procedure may damage the server or destroy and lose important programs or data.
See “Before starting operation” on page 48 before replacing a hard disk drive while the system is in operation, and replace it by following these steps:
NOTE: When no RAID controller is installed or no hard disk drive is replaced during system operation with the RAID controller installed, confirm a faulty disk using the status indicator of each hard disk drive before turning off the system power, and turn off the power for replacement.
1Remove the front panel.