Replace the disk drive using AIX

Use this procedure to remove and replace a disk drive concurrently using AIX(R).

  1. Remove the disk drive as a resource

    1. Log in as root user or use CE Login.
    2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
    3. Press Enter to continue.
    4. On the Function Selection display, select Task Selection.
    5. Select Hot Plug Task.
    6. Select RAID Hot Plug Devices.
    7. Select the adapter that is connected to the array that contains the disk drive you want to replace and press Enter.
    8. Select Commit.
    9. On the Identify and Remove Resources display, select Identify.
    10. Select the disk drive you want to remove and press Enter.

      The disk drive slot enters the identify state. The concurrent maintenance light for the slot begins flashing. The following figure shows the locations of the concurrent maintenance lights. Verify that the flashing light corresponds to the location for the disk drive you want to remove, and press Enter.

      The disk drive slot exits the identify state.

    11. On the Identify and Remove Resources display, select Remove.

      A list of the disk drives that you can remove is shown. If the disk drive you want to remove does not appear on the list, ask your system administrator to put the disk drive in the failed state before continuing with this procedure. For information, see AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.

    12. Select the disk drive you want to remove and press Enter.

      The disk drive slot enters the remove state and power is removed from the slot. The concurrent maintenance light for the slot begins flashing rapidly.
    Note:
    If the disk drive slot is not in the Remove state, contact your next level of support.

  2. Remove the disk drive

    1. Pinch the two surfaces of the latching mechanism together and pull the handle (A) towards you to release the DASD from the slot.
    2. Label and remove the DASD from the system by sliding it straight out of the I/O unit.

  3. Install the disk drive

    Install the DASD into the proper location in the IO unit by sliding it in with the handle (A) out, then pushing the handle towards the unit to lock it into place.

  4. Add the new disk drive as a resource

    1. Press Enter.

      The disk drive slot exits the remove state and enters the normal state.

    2. Exit to the RAID Hot-Plug Devices menu. Press the F3 or ESC 3 key to return.
    3. Exit to the Task selection display.
    4. Select Log Repair Action.
    5. Select the disk drive that you replaced and then press Enter.
    6. Select Commit after you have made your selection and then press Enter.
    7. Exit to the command line.

  5. Rebuild the data

    To rebuild data on the replacement disk drive, refer to the information in the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
  6. Go to Verifying a repair. This completes this procedure.