How to Replace a Disk Drive

Use this procedure to replace one failed disk drive in a StorEdge T3/T3+ array in a running cluster.

If you remove any field replaceable unit (FRU) for an extended period of time, thermal complications might result. To prevent this complication, the StorEdge T3/T3+ array is designed so an orderly shutdown occurs when you remove a component for longer than 30 minutes. A replacement part must be immediately available before starting a FRU replacement procedure. You must replace a FRU within 30 minutes or the StorEdge T3/T3+ array, and all attached StorEdge T3/T3+ arrays, will shut down and power off.

1. If the failed disk drive impacted the logical volume's availability, remove the logical volume from volume management control. Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.

   For more information, see your Solstice DiskSuite or VERITAS Volume Manager documentation.

2. Replace the disk drive.

   For the procedure on replacing a disk drive, see the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual.

3. If you removed a LUN from volume management control in Step 1, return the LUN(s) to volume management control. Otherwise, Step 2 completes this procedure.

   For more information, see your Solstice DiskSuite or VERITAS Volume Manager documentation.