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 AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (L003)
Multiple plugs: first set
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Multiple plugs: second set
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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.