This video shows how to replace a drive in a PowerStore base enclosure. Before you begin, make sure you have read all safety precautions on handling replaceable units, such as using electrostatic discharge wristbands or gloves.
For more information, refer to the PowerStore Installation and Service Guide. First, let's identify the component you want to add or replace. To do this, log on to the PowerStore Manager and click Hardware.
Under Appliances, click the appliance that contains a faulted device. On the Details page for the appliance, click the Hardware card, Use the left navigation pane to drill down and locate the faulted component.
You can also hover over and click the component highlighted on screen. To easily identify the drive in the enclosure, select the faulted drive and click Blink LED.
The fault light on the drive will begin blinking. Now, let's replace the component. Before you begin, remove the replacement drive from its packaging and set it aside on a static-free surface.
Now, remove the bezel from the base enclosure so you can access the system’s drive slots. Next, remove the faulted drive by pushing down on the orange button to release the latch.
You can now pull the drive from the system. To install the new drive, lift the drive carrier latch until it is fully opened. Then, gently push the drive into the empty drive slot.
Then push the handle down until it clicks into place. The drive’s activity light flashes to reflect the drive’s spin-up sequence. Next, we need to verify the hardware is recognized.
In PowerStore Manager, go to the Hardware card for the appliance. The status of the replacement component should now appear as Healthy.
If the status still appears as Faulted, wait a few minutes and refresh the PowerStore Manager screen If the status does not change, ensure that the component is seated correctly, or call your service provider.
You’ve just replaced a drive in a PowerStore base enclosure. For detailed instructions on replacing this or other components, refer to the PowerStore documentation at dell.com/powerstoredocs.
