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Use the following procedure to install hot-swap drives in the storage server. You can
install additional drives while the storage server is powered up and running.
Note: If you are replacing a drive, see “Replacing hot-swap drives” on page 48.
1. Read the instructions that come with the drive CRU.
2. Check for Fault LEDs. If any amber LEDs are lit, see “Checking the LEDs” on
page 39 and “Troubleshooting” on page 70.
3. Determine the bay into which you want to install the drive.
4. Install the drive CRU:
Note: The hard disk drive comes with a tray already attached. Do not attempt
to detach the drive ▌4▐ from the tray ▌3▐. See Figure 40.
Figure 40. Releasing the drive latch
a. Release the blue latch ▌1▐ on the drive CRU by pressing on the inside of
the bottom of the tray handle. See Figure 40.
b. Pull the handle ▌2▐ on the tray out into the open position.
c. Slide the drive CRU into the empty bay until the tray handle ▌2▐ touches the
storage-server bezel.
d. Push the tray handle ▌2▐ down into the closed (latched) position.
5. Check the drive LEDs.
a. When a drive is ready for use, the green Activity LED is continuously on and
the amber Drive fault LED is off.
b. If the amber Drive fault LED is completely on and not flashing, remove the
drive from the unit and wait 10 seconds; then reinstall the drive.
6. Use the storage-management software to configure the drive.
7. Update the information in “Records”, on page 73.
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