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Changing the device addition policy, Installing a disk drive, Verifying proper operation – HP 4000.6000.8000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays User Manual

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Figure 48 Removing a disk drive

Changing the Device Addition Policy

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

firmware on it, the Device Addition Policy must be checked and set to manual if necessary:

1.

In the Command View 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

Installing a disk drive

1.

Push in the ejector push button on the disk drive and pull the release lever down to the full open

position.

2.

Insert the drive into the enclosure as far as it will go (1,

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3.

Close the release lever until it engages the ejector push button, and the disk drive seats in the

backplane (2).

4.

Press in firmly on the disk drive to ensure it is seated properly.

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Figure 49 Installing a disk drive

Verifying proper operation

After replacing the disk drive, check the following to verify that the disk drive is operating normally:

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