Installing Disk Drives

The supported configuration of an hp Integrity cx2600 Server includes 1, 2 or 3 Low-Voltage-Differential (LVD), hot-plug disk drives. If any of the three disk drives are not installed a disk filler must be installed in the disk location.

Hot-plug disk drives are located at the front of the server. The following sections describe removing and reinstalling a disk drive.




	CAUTION: A hot-plug device may require interaction with the operating system before the device can be safely removed from or installed into the server. Determine if the operating system supports replacement of disk drives while the operating system is running. If the operating system does not support this feature, shut down the operating system before performing these procedures. Failure to observe this caution could result in system failure.

Figure 3-2 Front View of the hp Integrity cx2600 Server

Removing Hot-Plug Disk Drives

Slots are provided for up to three hot-plug disk drives in your hp Integrity cx2600 Server. When disk drives are not installed, filler assemblies are installed to prevent air leakage and ensure adequate cooling.




	NOTE: The filler assemblies are removed and installed in the same manner as described for hard drives. Simply pull the dummy release lever to pull the filler from the server. When inserting a filler, simply push the filler into position.

To remove a hot-plug disk drive, perform the following steps:




	CAUTION: The disk drives in the hp Integrity cx2600 Server are not hot-swappable. They are merely hot-pluggable. A manual software procedure may be required in order to safely remove or insert disk drives while the system is running. To avoid damage to the hard drives: Refer to the documentation provided with the disk drive for additional information about removing and inserting a drive. Refer to the operating system documentation for additional information about removing and inserting hot-plug assemblies.

If required (OS does not support hot-plugging devices), stop the operating system.
Squeeze inward on the colored release clip and pull the release lever to pull the drive from the server chassis.
Figure 3-3 Disk Drives in Server

Installing Hot-Plug Disk Drives

Up to three hot-plug disk drives may be installed in your hp Integrity cx2600 Server. Always use low profile disk drives (1.0" height) in your server.

To install a hot-plug disk drive, perform the following steps:

If required (OS does not support hot-plugging devices), stop the operating system.
If a disk filler is installed, remove it by pulling the release lever.
With the release lever pulled out, slide a hot-plug hard disk into the disk slot until it is seated.
Press the release lever until it is flush with the front of the server. You will hear it click as it locks into position.
If the operating system was stopped in step Step 1, reset the system to the EFI Boot Maintenance Menu, to rescan the hard drives.
If the operating system was stopped in step Step 1, use the EFI shell map command to verify that the newly inserted drive has been correctly installed. Refer to Chapter 5 of this guide (Cable Connections) and to the hp Integrity cx2600 Operation and Maintenance Guide for information about connecting a console and using the EFI shell. (The hp Integrity cx2600 Operation and Maintenance Guide is included on the CD provided with your system).

Installing Disk Drives

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