Toshiba Magnia 3030 - Manual (Page 107)

Installing and Removing Hardware
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
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Replacing the hard disk drive
If the server uses a RAID controller for redundancy, the operation is continued
by a spare device without stopping the system even if one of the hard disk
drives that configure a disk array fails. (Degenerate operation)
NOTE: Hard disk drives cannot be replaced while the system is in operation,
unless a RAID controller is installed on it. Be sure to unplug the power cable
before proceeding to replacement. If your system is a power supply unit B-
equipped model, turn off the DC operate switch on the rear panel, and then
unplug the power cable before proceeding to replacement.
When a Power Console (for Windows NT/2000) or MegaRAID Manager (for
NetWare) is not installed even with the RAID controller installed, a faulty hard
disk drive can be replaced, but a disk array cannot be recovered (rebuilt).
By setting a spare disk (hot spare), a disk array can be automatically recov-
ered using the spare disk when a hard disk drive fails.
See the Instruction Manual of a RAID controller
The installation and replacement of a hard disk drive requires special technol-
ogy and knowledge. Toshiba recommends that you ask your authorized
Magnia service provider to replace the hard disk drive. (A service fee is
charged for.)
Especially, pay careful attention when replacing the hard disk drive while the
system is in operation.
An error in the replacement procedure may damage the server or destroy and
lose important programs or data.
Replace the hard disk drive in the procedure below without stopping it while
the system is in operation. (Hot swapped)
When no RAID controller is installed or no hard disk drive is replaced during
system operation with the RAID controller installed, confirm a faulty disk
using the status indicator of each hard disk drive before turning off the system
power and turn off the power for replacement.
1 Open the front doors (upper and lower).
2 Confirm the position of a faulty device.
The STATUS lamp ( ) of a faulty device lights amber.
CAUTION: The hard disk drive generates heat when in use. To avoid burns,
hold the disk tray when removing the hard disk drive.