Removing the SAS boot drive: 2145-DH8

You can remove a serial attached SCSI (SAS) boot drive from the SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 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)
Multiple plugs: first set
or
Multiple plugs: second set
or
Multiple plugs: third set

About this task

Warning: If you want to remove a drive without powering off the SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 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-DH8 disk drive, perform the following steps.

Procedure

  1. Read the safety information.
  2. Make sure that the node cover is in place and fully closed.
    Attention: To avoid damage to the disk-drive connectors, make sure that the node cover is in place and fully closed whenever you remove or replace a disk drive.
  3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the node; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  4. Rotate the handle to the open (unlocked) position.
  5. Gently pull the drive assembly from the slot, as shown in Figure 1.
    Figure 1. Removing a 2145-DH8 boot drive
    Removing a 2145-DH8 boot drive
  6. 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.