Replacing the disk drives

Hot swapping disks in a C2100

About replacing disk drives in a C2100 system

Replacing a disk drive in a C2100 system consists of the following procedures:

Removing a disk drive

To remove a disk drive from the C2100, complete the following steps, using the figure for reference.

Step	Action
1	Enter the following command on the system console: disk swap Result: System activity is suspended to the disks, allowing you to safely remove the disk. See the NetCache Administration Guide for more information.
2	While grounded, remove the bezel, then press the release button on the disk drive carrier handle to unlock the drive and swing the drive carrier handle away from the C2100.
3	Slide the drive completely out of the bay.
4	If you are...	Then...
	Installing a new or replacement disk drive	Go to Installing a disk drive.
	Not installing or replacing a disk drive	Install the slot cover over the empty slot.

Installing a disk drive

To install a disk drive, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Remove the slot cover, if applicable, then align the replacement drive with the edges of the empty drive bay, then slide the drive all the way into the bay.
2	Close the drive carrier handle and push until it seats into place. Make sure that the drive is securely in place by giving it a gentle tug. If the drive comes out, reseat it and lock it into place, then replace the bezel. Result: The system restarts data processing after the disk is locked in place.

Step

Action

Remove the slot cover, if applicable, then align the replacement drive with the edges of the empty drive bay, then slide the drive all the way into the bay.

Close the drive carrier handle and push until it seats into place. Make sure that the drive is securely in place by giving it a gentle tug. If the drive comes out, reseat it and lock it into place, then replace the bezel.

Result:

The system restarts data processing after the disk is locked in place.