How to Replace a Failed Disk Drive in a Running Cluster

Use this procedure to replace one failed disk drive in a StorEdge T3/T3+ disk tray 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+ disk tray is designed so that an orderly shutdown occurs when you remove a component for longer than 30 minutes. Therefore, a replacement part must be immediately available before starting an FRU replacement procedure. You must replace an FRU within 30 minutes or the StorEdge T3/T3+ disk tray, and all attached StorEdge T3/T3+ disk trays, will shut down and power off.

1. Replace the disk drive in the disk tray.

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

2. Perform volume management administration to configure logical volumes for the new disk tray into the cluster.

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