HP MSA Drive Replacement Instructions (759128-001, March 2014)
Table Of Contents
- HP MSA Drive Module Replacement Instructions
- Before you begin
- Verifying drive status
- Removing the failed drive
- Installing the replacement drive
- Verifying proper operation
- Working with failed drives, spares, and replacement drives
- Updating firmware
- Returning the failed module
- Resources
- Warranty statement
- Documentation feedback
Verifying drive status
Before and after replacing a drive, determine its status:
• Check operating system event logs,
product-specific logs, and management utilities
for drive health and location information.
• Check enclosure status LEDs.
• Check drive LEDs, as described in the following
image and table.
Definition
LED
status
LED
colorLED
Drive was selected by a
management application
to locate the drive
Solid or
blinking
Blue
1. UID / Fault
Failed or failing
Solid or
blinking
Amber
Online and active
Solid or
blinking
Green
2. Online /
Activity
No diagnostic valueOff
Removing the failed drive
CAUTION: Prolonged use of the array, while
one or more drives slots are not covered by
either a drive or Airflow Management Sled
(AMS), can result in damage to the system from
overheating.
1. Press the drive ejector button.
IMPORTANT: For drives with rotating
media, wait approximately 30 seconds or
until the media stops rotating before
removing the drive from the enclosure.
2. Pivot the release lever to the full open position.
3. Pull the drive out from the enclosure.
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