Removing Hot-Swap Drives - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

Chapter 4

Removing Hot-Swap Drives

CAUTION You must remove the drive slowly to ensure that the drive
heads are parked prior to removal. Be sure to follow these
instructions carefully to prevent handling damage such as
head slaps or head actuator unlocking.
1. To unlock the drive, push the locking latch in and then pull the ejector
handle toward you.
2. Gently pull the drive out about an inch to disengage the power connection.
3. Wait about 30 seconds for the drive to stop spinning and the drive heads
to park.
4. Use your hand to support the bottom of the drive. Slowly pull the drive
straight out. Do not allow the drive to fall .
5. Place the drive in an electrostatic protected container. Do not stack drives.
6. You must use a filler panel to cover the space created by the removal of
the drive. See "Removing a Filler Panel" section in this chapter.
NOTE Leave the filler panels in place unless you are installing a
SCSI device. They are required for proper ventilation.
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