Hard Disk Drive Replacement

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This guide demonstrates how to replace a boot hard disk drive in an Open Compute V2 server. == Acronyms and Terms == * HDD - Hard Disk Drive * SATA - Serial ATA === Additional Information === The images in this procedure displays HDD removal on a work surface. However, servicing a HDD can be accomplished within the rack (eliminating the need to remove the server chassis or sled).

  1. The server can be powered off remotely or on the hardware itself.

    • The server can be powered off remotely or on the hardware itself.

    • Remote Power Down: Login to the server to power it off.

    • shutdown -h now;exit

    • Hardware Power Down: Press and hold the power switch for at least three seconds, as annotated.

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  2. The images in this procedure displays HDD removal on a work surface. However, servicing a HDD can be accomplished in-rack. Disconnect the SATA / power cable from the failed hard disk drive.

    • The images in this procedure displays HDD removal on a work surface. However, servicing a HDD can be accomplished in-rack.

    • Disconnect the SATA / power cable from the failed hard disk drive.

    • Each connector features a metal retention tab. Make sure to actuate the tab before pulling the cable.

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  3. Squeeze the two retention tabs on either side of the HDD. Pull the HDD away from the chassis. Pull the HDD away from the chassis.

    • Squeeze the two retention tabs on either side of the HDD.

    • Pull the HDD away from the chassis.

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  4. Pull the HDD away from the plastic drive caddy. Pull the HDD away from the plastic drive caddy.

    • Pull the HDD away from the plastic drive caddy.

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  5. Make sure the rubber grommets remain in the drive caddy. If the rubber grommets fall out, insert them as shown. If the rubber grommets fall out, insert them as shown.

    • Make sure the rubber grommets remain in the drive caddy.

    • If the rubber grommets fall out, insert them as shown.

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  6. Install the new HDD into the drive caddy. Install the new HDD into the drive caddy.

    • Install the new HDD into the drive caddy.

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  7. Slide the HDD back into the drive slot.

    • Slide the HDD back into the drive slot.

    • The retention clips will make a distinctive 'click' when the drive is properly seated.

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  8. Connect the SATA / power cable to the HDD.

    • Connect the SATA / power cable to the HDD.

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  9. Power on the server.

    • Power on the server.

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