TX150 S5
Operating Manual
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Hot plug components
Hot-pluggable hard disk drives
Removing the HDD module
If you want to replace a hard disk drive during operation, proceed as follows:
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Pull out the HDD module a few centimeters.
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CAUTION!
Under no circumstances should you remove an HDD module while
the system is in operation if you are not sure whether the hard disk
drive is operated by a RAID controller and belongs to a disk array
which is operating at RAID level 1 or 5.
Only remove a HDD module during operation if the drive is not
currently being accessed. Observe the control LEDs for the corre-
sponding HDD module (see
“Hard disk drive indicators” on page 66
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Wait for at least 60 seconds.
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This period is necessary for the RAID controller to recognize that an
HDD module has been removed and for the hard disk drive to come
to a stop.
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Pull out the HDD module fully.
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Insert the new HDD module as described under
“Installing the HDD module” on page 92
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CAUTION!
If you have removed an HDD module and not replaced it with another
one, you must insert the dummy unit again due to cooling requirements,
the applicable EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) regulations and for
fire protection. Ensure that the dummy module engages correctly in the
slot.