Replacing the disk drives

Hot swapping disks in a multi-disk C1200

When you can hot swap disks

You can hot swap disks only in a C1200 that has two or more disk drives.

Removing a failed disk in a multi-disk C1200

To remove a failed disk in a multi-disk C1200 system, complete the following steps.

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.
3	Swing the drive carrier handle away from the C1200, then slide the drive completely out of the bay.
4	Go to Hot adding a disk in a multi-disk C1200

Hot adding a disk in a multi-disk C1200

To hot add a disk drive in a multi-disk C1200 system, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	While grounded, align the replacement drive with the edges of the empty drive bay, then slide the drive all the way into the bay. Note If you are adding a third disk to a two-disk system, you might need to remove the slot cover from disk slot 2. Remember to save the slot cover for later use.
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

While grounded, align the replacement drive with the edges of the empty drive bay, then slide the drive all the way into the bay.

Note
If you are adding a third disk to a two-disk system, you might need to remove the slot cover from disk slot 2. Remember to save the slot cover for later use.

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.