IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 User Manual

Removing the SATA disk drive for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 and the
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
This topic describes how to remove the SATA disk drive for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 and
the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
You can remove the disk drive after you shut down the node.
To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 disk drive,
perform the following steps:
1. Make sure that the cover is in place and fully closed.
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the cover is in place
and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
2. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350 in the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
3. Remove the cable-retention bracket and disconnect the power cable from the node. See “Removing the
cable-retention bracket” on page 34.
4. Remove the service controller. See “Removing the service controller” on page 85.
5. Pull the loops of the drive tray (shown in Figure 99) toward each other and pull the tray out of the
bay.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 SATA disk drive
You can remove the disk drive after you shut down the node.
To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 disk drive, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350 in the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
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Figure 99. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 SATA disk drive
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IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8
Category	Storage
Language	English