Removing the SATA boot drive: 2145-SV1

You can remove a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) boot drive from the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node.

Before you begin

DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003)
Safety icons for multiple power cords

About this task

Warning: If you want to remove a drive without powering off the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node:
  • Look at the hardware panel in the service assistant GUI and verify that this drive slot has no in the Active column.
  • Shutdown or restart the node if the drive slot has yes in the Active column.

To remove a 2145-SV1 disk drive, complete the following steps.

Procedure

  1. Read the safety information.
  2. Make sure that the node covers are in place and fully closed.
    Attention: To avoid damage to the disk-drive connectors, make sure that the node covers are in place and fully closed whenever you remove or replace a disk drive.
  3. Press the release handle down to the open (unlocked) position, as shown in Figure 1.
    Figure 1. Operating the release handle on a 2145-SV1 boot drive
    Removing a 2145-SV1 boot drive
  4. Gently pull the drive assembly from the slot, as shown in Figure 2.
    Figure 2. Removing a 2145-SV1 boot drive
    Removing a 2145-SV1 boot drive
  5. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.