CPX8216 and CPX8216T Installation and Use (6806800A52C)
Chapter 8 Drive Removal and Installation
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3. Align the drive module connector and the carrier frame connector, then slide the replacement
drive module into the slot and seat firmly.
4. Push in the drive’s keyswitch and turn it clockwise 1/4 turn.
This latches the drive module into the frame to prevent accidental removal, and alerts the
system to the drive’s availability (if configured with the appropriate hot swap software).
The yellow status LED goes out and the green status LED illuminates, indicating that the drive
is online and available as controlled by software.
Note The status LED activity is controlled by the system software. This procedure describes a
typical configuration of the status LEDs. Your system may be configured differently, and the
status LEDs may not function as indicated.
Non-Hot Swap Drive Modules
These procedures for working with non-hot swap drive modules are covered in the next several
sections. Please read this information before attempting to replace your drives.
■ Replacing a Non-Hot Swap 3.5-inch Drive
■ Drive Configuration
■ Replacing a Non-Hot Swap 5.25-inch Drive
■ Cabling the SCSI or IDE Non-Hot Swap Drive
■ Replacing a Floppy Drive
Replacing a Non-Hot Swap 3.5-inch Drive
These instructions describe the removal and installation of a 3.5-inch hard drive. This
installation requires the use of a standard (non-hot swap) drive carrier. It applies to both SCSI
and IDE drives.
Caution
You need to shut down the operating system and remove the input power before
performing these procedures.
Refer to the next figure and follow these steps to remove a 3.5-inch hard drive and drive carrier
(drive module) from the drive bay.
1. Shut down the system and power off the chassis.
2. If necessary, remove the floppy housing from the rear of the chassis, refer to Floppy Housing
Removal and Installation on page 98
3. Detach the signal and power cables from the rear of the drive being removed.
If not replacing the drive with another drive at this time, replace the floppy housing, otherwise
leave it off for access to the cables during drive installation.
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