This ends the procedure.
Disk Unit – Dedicated and Concurrent
Disk Unit, Models 830/SB2 and 840/SB3 – Dedicated and
Concurrent
Note: Determine if the system has logical partitions. Go to “Determining if the
System Has Logical Partitions” on page 943, before continuing with this
procedure.
Attention: The disk unit is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (see “Appendix C.
Working with Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Parts” on page 955).
1. Were you directed here from “Recovery Procedures” on page 893?
Yes No
↓ Go to “Recovery Procedures” on page 893. Then return here.
2. After you have determined the location of the disk unit to replace, remove the
covers for access (see “Models 830/SB2 with FC 9074 – Covers” on page 663 or
“Models 840/SB3 – Covers” on page 690 for the model that you are working
on).
3. Remove the EMC access plate that is over the location of the disk unit that you
are removing. For location information, see “Locations — Models 830, SB2
System Unit with FC 9074 Base I/O Tower” on page 709 or “Locations —
Models 840, SB3 System Unit with Processor Tower and FC 9079 Base I/O
Tower” on page 719 for the model that you are working on. The associated
tables will direct you to the removal and installation procedures, see Table 41
on page 710 or Table 42 on page 720 for the model that you are working on.
4. Are you removing or installing a disk unit using concurrent maintenance?
No Yes
↓ Perform “Concurrent Maintenance – Removal and Installation”.
5. Go to “Dedicated Maintenance – Removal and Installation” on page 700.
Concurrent Maintenance – Removal and Installation
Attention: If removing the cover while powered on, errors may occur due to
Electromagnetic Interference.
1. To remove a disk unit using concurrent maintenance perform the following:
a. Select System Service Tools (SST). If you cannot get to SST, select DST.
Do not perform a system IPL to get to DST.
b. Select the Start a Service Tool option.
c. Select the Hardware Service Manager option.
d. Select Device Concurrent Maintenance and enter the required information in
the information fields.
e. Press the Enter key on the console. After the delay time, the light above the
device location will begin flashing. You now have 9 seconds to pinch the
two surfaces of the latching mechanism together and rotate the handle of
the disk unit towards you. Pull the disk unit out part way.
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