This topic describes how to remove the SATA disk drive
for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 and
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
You can remove the disk drive after you shut down the node.
To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 or
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 disk
drive, perform the following steps:
- Make sure that the cover is in place and fully closed.
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive
connectors, make sure that the cover is in place and fully closed
whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
- Turn off the node while
ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350: Powering off a SAN Volume Controller node for
more information.
- Remove the cable-retention bracket and disconnect
the power cable from the node. See Removing the cable-retention bracket.
- Remove the service controller. See Removing the service controller.
- Pull the loops of the drive tray (shown in Figure 1) toward each other
and pull the tray out of the bay.
Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 SATA
disk drive