Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive

This document describes replacement procedures for the disk drive customer replaceable unit (CRU) installed in the Sun Storage J4200 and J4400 Arrays. This document assumes you have:

This product is intended for restricted access whereby access is controlled through the use of a means of security (for example, key, lock, tool, or badge access), and personnel authorized for access have been instructed on the reasons for the restrictions and any precautions that need to be taken.


ESD Precautions

When performing this service action, observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions:


Disk Drive Components



caution icon Caution - Only trained service personnel should remove the covers on this equipment.


FIGURE 1 illustrates the location of the disk drive components and LEDs.


FIGURE 1 Disk Drive Components

Figure showing location of release button, handle, and LEDs.


Figure Legend

1

Release button

2

Disk Ejection Lever

3

Activity LED

4

Locator/Status LED



Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive



caution icon Caution - The power supplies in this equipment can produce high energy hazards. Only trained personnel with authorized access to this equipment should remove and replace modules in the system.


This section describes how to remove and replace a disk drive.



caution icon Caution - The replacement disk drive must be the same capacity and same type as the disk drive it is replacing.




caution icon Caution - Never remove a disk drive unless the ID/Status LED is blue (see FIGURE 1). If you need to remove multiple disk drives, always remove and replace one disk drive at a time.




Note - The disks are hot-swappable and you do not need to disconnect power from the system or other components in order to replace one of these parts.



procedure icon  Removing a Disk Drive

1. From the front of the disk tray, locate the failed disk drive (see FIGURE 2). The Activity LED is off and the ID/Status LED is blue, indicating that data is not being transferred to or from the disk and that the disk drive is ready to remove.



caution icon Caution - Potential loss of data access - Data might be lost if an active disk drive is removed. If you remove an active disk drive accidentally, wait at least 30 seconds before reinserting it.


2. Press the release button in and to the right to release the disk ejection lever.

3. Pull the disk ejection lever fully open to unlock and partially eject the disk drive from the tray.

4. Grasp the middle of the disk drive body and pull it toward you to remove it from the tray.

FIGURE 2 Removing a Failed Disk Drive From a J4200 Array Disk Tray




Figure showing removal action of a failed disk drive from a slot.

Caution - For products with multiple power cords, all power cords must be disconnected to completely remove power from the system.



procedure icon Replacing a Disk Drive



caution icon Caution - Follow all ESD precautions (see ESD Precautions) and use care when handling either the new or failed disk drive.


1. Unpack the new disk drive and do one of the following:

2. Ensure the new disk drive is the same type and same capacity as the failed disk drive.

3. Ensure the disk ejection lever is in the fully extended position (see FIGURE 3).

4. Align the new disk drive with the open slot and slide the drive into the disk tray.

5. Push the disk drive into the tray slot until the disk ejection lever engages the tray connectors and begins to swing closed.

6. Press the disk ejection lever closed until it locks in place to seat the drive and lock it into the tray.

FIGURE 3 Inserting a Disk Drive in a J4400 Array Disk Tray


Figure showing inserting a disk drive into the same slot.

7. After the disk drive is locked in place, the Activity LED will be steady green to indicate a ready state.


procedure icon  Verify and Complete the Disk Drive Replacement

single-step bullet  Verify the Activity LED is steady green.


Related Documentation

For additional information about the Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array, see the following product documentation:

Application

Title

Part Number

Regulatory and safety information

Sun StorageTek Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual

96272, Revision A

Multilanguage safety information

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

816-7190-nn

Site planning information

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Site Preparation Guide

820-3219-nn

Installation at a glance

Sun Storage J4200 Array Setup Poster

820-3221-nn

Installation at a glance

Sun Storage J4400 Array Setup Poster

820-4691-nn

Complete details of the hardware components, rail and tray installation, and cabling.

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Hardware Installation Guide

820-3218-nn

Late-breaking information not included in the information set

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Release Notes

820-3222-nn

Installation and use of the management software using a GUI

Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager User Guide for the J4000 Array Family

820-3765-nn

Installation and use of the management software using a CLI

Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager CLI Guide for the J4000 Array Family

820-4419-nn

General operation and troubleshooting

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Overview

820-3223-nn

Disk drive replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Disk Drive Replacement Guide

820-3225-nn

SIM board replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array SIM Board Replacement Guide

820-3226-nn

SIM board replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Array SIM Board Replacement Guide

820-4600-nn

Power supply replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array Power Supply Replacement Guide

820-3227-nn

Fan replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Array Fan Replacement Guide

820-3229-nn

Power supply and fan replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Array Power Supply/Fan Replacement Guide

820-3228-nn

Chassis replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4200 Chassis Replacement Guide

820-4413-nn

Chassis replacement procedures

Sun Storage J4400 Chassis Replacement Guide

820-4601-nn

Rail kit installation procedures

Sun Storage J4200/J4400 Array Rail Kit Installation Guide

820-3764-nn

Service Contact Information

If you need help installing or using this product in the United States, call
1-800-USA-4SUN (872-4786), or go to:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/index.xml