Disk drive

Use this procedure to remove and replace a disk drive.

1. Do you want to replace the disk drive concurrently with system operations and the system unit powered on?

   Yes	No
   ↓	Go to step 3.

2. Choose the procedure for the operating system running in the partition to which the disk drive resource is assigned. For AIX, go to Deactivating a disk drive by using AIX. For Linux, go to Deactivating a disk drive by using Linux. For IBM® i, go to Replacing the disk drive by using IBM i.

3. The component will not be serviced concurrently. If this system is powered on, power it off before continuing. When the system is powered off, disconnect the ac input source from the enclosure being serviced. Do not apply power to the enclosure until directed to do so in this procedure.

4. Access the unit: If necessary, open the front rack door or rear rack door. This is dependent on the location of the disk drive you are servicing. If necessary, when servicing a disk drive located in the front of your server or enclosure, remove the front cover, also referred to as the front bezel.

5. Remove the disk drive by: Unlock the disk drive handle by squeezing it and pulling it out toward you as shown. Support the bottom of the disk drive as you slide it out of the system or expansion unit. Do not hold the disk drive by the handle. The concurrent maintenance light for the slot turns off when you remove the disk drive.

6. Install the new disk drive: Find the package that contains the new disk drive. Attention: Disk drives are fragile. Handle with care. Remove the disk drive from its static protective package. Unlock the handle of the replacement disk drive by squeezing and pulling it out toward you. If the handle is not all the way out, the disk drive will not slide into the system. Attach the disk drive bezel A to the replacement disk drive as shown. Press in and then tighten the thumbscrew B to secure the bezel to the disk drive.

7. Support the bottom of the disk drive as you align it with the guide rails in the system unit. Do not hold the disk drive by the handle.

8. Slide the disk drive into the system until it stops.

9. Push the disk drive handle in until it locks. Note: Ensure that when you are installing a disk drive, that the drive is fully seated and all the way into the system.

10. Reconnect the power source if you performed this procedure nonconcurrently (with the power off).

11. Add the disk drive as a resource. Use the appropriate procedure: Adding a disk drive as a resource by using AIX Adding a disk drive as a resource by using Linux