Compaq 3200 - Manual (Page 167)

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Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Hot Pluggable Drives
The Smart Array 3200 Controller, used with a Compaq ProLiant Storage
System, a Rack-Mountable Compaq ProLiant Storage System, a Compaq
ProLiant server, or Rack-Mountable Compaq ProLiant server, supports hot-plug
drives. You can install or remove these drives without turning off system power.
This feature is a function of the Compaq ProLiant Storage System and the
Compaq ProLiant server and operates independently of the operating system.
CAUTION: Do not turn off the Compaq ProLiant Storage System
or the Compaq server when removing or installing the hot-plug
replacement drives. If you turn off the ProLiant Storage System
while the server power is on, the Smart Array 3200 Controller
marks all drives as “failed.” This could result in permanent data
loss when the Storage System is turned back on.
If a drive fails, the service-required LED on the front panel of the Compaq
ProLiant lights, indicating that a problem has occurred. Refer to your server
documentation for more information on replacing drives. Also see Figure E-12
for conditions to safely replace a drive using the three indicators on each of the
hot-plug drive trays.