HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array - Manual (Page 163)

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Figure 70 Installing and removing a drive blank
NOTE:
When installing drives, start at slot one, and do not leave blank slots between drives. If mixing online
and near-online drives, a minimum of 8 online and 8 near-online drives are required. When loading
drives into racks, align drives vertically by capacity.
How to remove a drive blank
Complete the following procedure to remove a drive blank:
1. Grasp the drive blank by the two tabs (1 and 2, Figure 70 ).
2. Lift up on the bottom tab 1 and pull the blank out of the enclosure.
Protecting fiber optic connections
This section provides protection and cleaning methods for fiber optic connectors.
Contamination of the fiber optic connectors on either a transceiver or a cable connector can impede
the transmission of data. Therefore, protecting the connector tips against contamination or damage
is imperative. The tips can be contaminated by touching them, by dust, or by debris. They can be
damaged when dropped. To protect the connectors against contamination or damage, use the dust
covers or dust caps provided by the manufacturer. These covers are removed during installation, and
are installed whenever the transceivers or cables are disconnected. Cleaning the connectors should
remove contamination.
The transceiver dust caps protect the transceivers from contamination.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the connectors, always install the dust covers or dust caps whenever a transceiver or
a fiber cable is disconnected. Remove, but do not discard, the dust covers or dust caps from transceivers
or fiber cable connectors only when they are connected.
To minimize the risk of contamination or damage, do the following:
• Dust Covers—Remove and retain the dust covers and dust caps when installing an I/O module, a
transceiver or a cable. Install the dust covers when disconnecting a transceiver or cable.
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