Difficulty
Very easy
Steps
7
Time Required
Prerequisite Only
This guide is only used as a prerequisite for other guides and is not a complete or useful guide when viewed independently.
Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to replace a hard disk drive in an Open Compute V2 server. == Acronyms and Terms == * HDD - Hard Disk Drive
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The images in this procedure displays HDD removal on a work surface. However, servicing a HDD can be accomplished in-rack.
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Disconnect the SATA / power cable from the failed hard disk drive.
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Each connector features a metal retention tab. Make sure to actuate the tab before pulling the cable.
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Squeeze the two retention tabs on either side of the HDD.
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Pull the HDD away from the chassis.
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Pull the HDD away from the plastic drive caddy.
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Make sure the rubber grommets remain in the drive caddy.
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If the rubber grommets fall out, insert them as shown.
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Install the new HDD into the drive caddy.
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Slide the HDD back into the drive slot.
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The retention clips will make a distinctive 'click' when the drive is properly seated.
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Connect the SATA / power cable to the HDD.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
