Lenovo ThinkServer Storage SA120 User Manual
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You can install or replace a drive without turning off the storage array, which helps you avoid significant
interruption to the operation of the system.
The EMI integrity and cooling of the storage array are protected by having all drive bays covered or
occupied. The number of the installed drives in your storage array varies depending on the storage array
model. The vacant bays are occupied by dummy drive trays. When you install a drive, save the removed
dummy drive tray from the drive bay in the event that you later remove the drive and need the dummy
drive tray to cover the place.
Attention: An unoccupied drive bay without any other protection might impact the EMI integrity and cooling
of the storage array, which might result in overheating or component damage. To maintain the EMI integrity
and cooling of the storage array, install a new drive as soon as you remove the failing one or the dummy
drive tray.
Before you begin, review the following drive installation rules:
• Follow the order of the drive bays when installing a drive. See “Front view of the storage array” on page
10 to locate the drive bays in your storage array.
• For drives with different capacities, install the drive by following the order of the drive bays as well as the
order from the lowest capacity to the highest capacity.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• Depending on the model, your storage array might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
• Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
To install or replace a drive, do the following:
1. Do one of the following:
• If you are installing a new drive, refer to the drive installation rules in this topic and locate the
appropriate drive bay. Then, press the circled area
2
to open the handle of the dummy drive tray.
• If you are replacing a drive, locate the drive you want to replace and press the release button
1
to
open the handle of the drive.
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