● You have determined the position on the RH8100 V3 for removing a hard
disk.
Tools
● ESD gloves
● Packaging materials, for example, an ESD bag
Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves. For details, see 1 Safety Instructions.
Step 2 Press the release button on the hard disk enclosure. See step (1) in Figure 5-109.
The ejector lever automatically ejects.
Figure 5-109 Removing a hard disk
Step 3 Hold the ejector lever on the hard disk enclosure, and pull out the hard disk for
about 3 cm (1.18 in.). Wait at least 30s until the hard disk stops spinning, and
then remove it from the RH8100 V3. See step (2) in Figure 5-109.
Step 4 Place the removed hard disk in an ESD bag.
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5.8.4 Installing a SATA/SAS/SSD Hard Disk
This topic describes how to install a hard disk.
Scenarios
Install a hard disk if:
● A hard disk has failed.
● A hard disk needs to be replaced with a new model.
● A hard disk has no free space.
● A hard disk needs to be added.
Do not power o the RH8100 V3 when installing a hard disk.
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