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Removing a disk, Changing the device addition policy, Checking disk group status – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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Figure 37 Checking disk group status

Removing a disk

CAUTION:

Rotating media can make the disk difficult to handle. To avoid dropping and damaging the disk, wait

approximately 30 seconds for the media to stop rotating before removing the disk from the enclosure.

1.

Push in the wine-colored ejector button (1) and pull the release lever (2) down to the full open

position.

2.

Pull the disk part way out of the enclosure (3) and wait for the media to stop spinning.

3.

When the media has stopped spinning, remove the disk from the enclosure.

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Figure 38 Removing a disk

Changing the Device Addition Policy

To prevent the storage system from automatically grouping a new disk that may have the incorrect

firmware on it, check the Device Addition Policy and set it to manual if necessary:

1.

In the HP Command View EVA Navigation pane, select the storage system.

The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens.

2.

Click System Options.

3.

Select Set system operational policies.

4.

If the Device Addition Policy is set to Automatic, change it to Manual.

5.

Click Save changes.

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