Replacing the Boot Hard Disk Drive

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Introduction

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This guide demonstrates how to replace a boot hard disk drive in an Open Compute V3 (Storage) server node.

  1. Disconnect the HDD SATA / Power cable, as shown. Make sure to engage the locking mechanisms on the cable. Make sure to engage the locking mechanisms on the cable.

    • Disconnect the HDD SATA / Power cable, as shown.

    • Make sure to engage the locking mechanisms on the cable.

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  2. Push the HDD retention tab towards the right of the server node, as shown. Push the HDD retention tab towards the right of the server node, as shown.

    • Push the HDD retention tab towards the right of the server node, as shown.

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  3. With the retention tab pushed outward, push the HDD towards front of the server. Remove the HDD from the server.

    • With the retention tab pushed outward, push the HDD towards front of the server.

    • Remove the HDD from the server.

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  4. Insert a new HDD into the drive cage.

    • Insert a new HDD into the drive cage.

    • You do not need to actuate the HDD retention lever when inserting a new HDD.

    • Connect the SATA / Power cable to the new HDD.

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