Changing the device addition policy, Installing the disk drive, Checking status indicators – HP 3000 Enterprise Virtual Array User Manual

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Figure 7 Removing the drive blank

1. Upper mounting tab

2. Lower mounting tab

Changing the Device Addition Policy

To prevent the storage system from automatically grouping a new disk drive that may have the incorrect

firmware on it, the Device Addition Policy must be checked and set to manual if necessary:

1.

Open Command View VA and in the Navigation pane select the storage system.
The Initialized Storage System Properties window opens.

2.

Click System Options

3.

Select Set system operational policies

4.

If the Device Addition Policy is set to Automatic, change it to Manual

5.

Click Save changes

Installing the disk drive

1.

Push in the ejector button on the disk drive and pull the release lever down to the full open position.

2.

Insert the drive into the enclosure as far as it will go (1,

Figure 8

).

3.

Close the release lever until it engages the ejector button, and the disk drive seats in the backplane

(2,

Figure 8

).

4.

Press in firmly on the disk drive to ensure it is seated properly.

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Figure 8 Installing the disk drive

Checking status indicators

After replacing the disk drive, check the following to verify that the disk drive is operating normally:

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