Introduction
Overview
This guide demonstrates how to replace a hard disk drive in an Open Vault storage system. == Acronyms and Terms == * HDD - Hard Disk Drive * SAS - Serial Attached SCSI * SCSI - Small Computer System Interface
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Untether the SAS cable from the nylon cable management clip, shown.
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Locate the two pull handles labeled RELEASE on both sides of the Open Vault tray.
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Push the two tabs upwards to release the tray handles.
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It may be necessary to lightly push the handles inwards to release the tabs.
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The tray handles will release.
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Engage the pull handles as shown.
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Pull the storage tray away from the chassis.
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Find the failed hard disk drive by locating a the red LED next to the drive.
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The LED associated with a particular hard drive is located in the drive tray.
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Press the green tab on the HDD tray gate containing the failed HDD.
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Lift and rotate the gate.
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Lightly push the HDD away from its connector.
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Avoid pushing the HDD to the extent of it contacting the tray chassis.
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After disconnecting the HDD, wait ten seconds to allow the spinning disk to come to rest.
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Remove the HDD from the tray.
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Be gentle when handling a HDD. Rough handling could damage the disk.
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Lightly place the new HDD into the vacant tray slot.
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Push the HDD toward its socket to connect the HDD.
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Pinch the HDD tray gate.
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Close the and secure the HDD tray gate.
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Push the storage tray back into the Open Vault chassis.
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Rotate the handles labeled RELEASE towards the chassis to lock the tray.
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Only one storage tray retention lever is shown. Make sure to lock both handles.
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The storage tray is locked and secure when a distinctive 'click' is heard.
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Secure the SAS cable in the nylon cable management clip.
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