Apple Xserve (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 24)

24 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module
If you’re not using an Xserve RAID card, the drive modules in the Xserve are hot-
pluggable, so you can add, remove, or replace them while the Xserve is operating. A
status light on the drive handle indicates when it’s safe to remove a drive without risk
to the information stored on it.
If you are using an Xserve RAID card, you can add, remove, or replace failed hard drives
while the Xserve is operating. However, to replace an entire RAID set, turn off the
Xserve before adding, removing, or replacing drives.
About Drive Modules for the Xserve
The Xserve accepts both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) drive
modules. If you are using an Xserve RAID card, use drive modules that are the same
size and type.
To install or replace a drive module:
1 If the Xserve case is locked, use the enclosure key to unlock the security lock on the
front panel.