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Hard disk drives / solid state drives
7.2.8
Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module
Customer Replaceable Unit
(CRU)
Tools: tool-less
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CAUTION!
Only remove an HDD / SSD module during operation if the drive is
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not currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the
HDD / SSD module, as described in the "PRIMERGY
TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 Server" operating manual".
Under no circumstances should you remove an HDD / SSD module
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while the system is in operation if you are not sure that the drive is
operated by a RAID controller and belongs to a disk array that is
operating in RAID level 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 50, 6 or 60.
An HDD / SSD module can only be replaced during operation in
conjunction with a corresponding RAID configuration.
All HDD / SSD modules (drives) must be uniquely identified so that
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they can be reinstalled in their original mounting locations later. If this
is not done, existing data can be lost.
7.2.8.1
Preliminary steps
"Locating the defective server" on page 57
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Ê When working on a tower server, open the HDD bay cover as described in
section
"Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers" on page
Ê Locate the defective HDD / SSD module as described in section
diagnostic indicators on the front" on page
Only applicable for removing intact HDD / SSD modules:
Ê Before removing a non-defective HDD / SSD module, put the drive into
"Offline" mode using your RAID configuration software.
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