HP 4000.6000.8000 Enterprise Virtual Arrays - Manual (Page 43)

Figure 10 Disk drive status indicators
1. Activity 2. Online
3. Fault
Adding the disk to a disk group
After replacing the disk, it should be added to a disk group.
1. In the Navigation pane, select Storage system > Hardware > Rack > Disk enclosure > Bay
2. In the Content pane, select the Disk Drive tab.
3. Click Group to initiate the process for adding the disk to a disk group.
NOTE:
If the Device Addition Policy is set to automatic, the disk will automatically be added to a disk group. In
this case the Group option will not be available.
Handling fiber optic cables
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. Do not discard the dust covers.
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 the dust covers or dust caps from transceivers or fiber cable
connectors only when they are connected. Do not discard the dust covers.
To minimize the risk of contamination or damage, do the following:
• Dust covers—Remove and set aside 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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