Removing and Inserting a Disk Drive

You can remove disk drives from a storage module to replace them or to perform other maintenance procedures. You do not need to power down or remove the storage module to perform this procedure.

Caution: Use ESD precautions when performing these procedures.
Précaution: Utilisez les précautions ESD lors de l'exécution de ces procédures.

To remove a disk drive

  1. Slide the button on the release lever to the left until the release lever opens. See Figure 35.

    Figure 35: Removing Disk Drive

    1 Release button
    2 Release lever

  2. Pull the release lever and remove the disk drive.

To insert a disk drive

Note: You should be familiar with the information provided in Disk Drives before you insert a disk drive.

  1. With the release lever in the fully open position, insert the disk drive into the slot at the slight angle shown in Figure 36. Stop when approximately three inches of the disk drive extend from the slot.

    Figure 36: Inserting Disk Drive: Step 1

  2. With the release lever still in the fully open position, use your left thumb to apply pressure on the release button while slowly inserting the disk drive into the slot. Stop when the two tabs on the right side of the release lever are flush with the slot opening. See Figure 37.

    Figure 37: Inserting Disk Drive: Step 2

    1 Tabs

  3. While continuing to apply pressure to the release button with your left thumb, use your right thumb to push the release lever until it locks into place. See Figure 38.

    Figure 38: Inserting Disk Drive: Step 3

  4. Push firmly again to make sure that the disk drive is fully seated. See Figure 39.

    Figure 39: Inserting Disk Drive: Step 4

  5. If the ztC Endurance system is powered on, check the disk drive's ACT LED. If the LED is solid green, the disk drive is inserted correctly. If the LED is off, the disk drive is not inserted correctly; remove the disk drive and repeat this procedure.

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