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Replacing a SCSI disk drive

Learn how to replace a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) disk drive in a system or expansion unit.

Replacing the disk drive

Find the package that contains the new disk drive.
Attention: Disk drives are fragile. Handle with care.
Remove the disk drive from its protective package.
Unlock the handle of the replacement disk drive by squeezing and pulling it out toward you. If the handle is not all the way out, the disk drive cannot slide into the system.
Support the bottom of the disk drive as you align it with the guide rails in the system unit. Do not hold the disk drive by the handle.
Slide the disk drive into the system until it stops.
Note: It is important to ensure that when installing a disk drive, that the drive is fully seated and all the way into the system.
Push the disk drive handle in until it locks, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Installing a disk drive in a model a model or 7311-D20

Figure 2. Installing a small-form factor disk drive in the 5803 expansion unit
Press Enter.
Exit to the SCSI and SCSI RAID Hot-Plug Manager menu.
Select Configure Added/Replaced Devices. Press Enter.
Select the disk drive that you replaced and then press Enter.
The disk drive is now configured.
Exit to the Task Selection display.
Select Log Repair Action.
Select the disk drive that you replaced and then press Enter.
Select Commit after you have made your selection and then press Enter.
Exit to the command line.

Replace the front cover.
Install or close the system, expansion unit, or rack front door.
Verify the installed part:
- If you replaced the part because of a failure, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
- If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.
To rebuild the data on the replacement disk drive or solid-state drive, see Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive or solid-state drive by using AIX.

Last updated: Thu, November 20, 2014