How to Replace Hard Drive for Dell Storage SC420

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a Hard Drive for the Dell Storage SC420.

Replacing a Hard Drive:
Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services .
Hard drives can be replaced one at a time without shutting down the expansion enclosure .
1. Remove the front bezel. A solid amber light appears next to the failed hard drive, indicating that the drive is ready to be removed.
2. Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
3. Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the hard drive slot.
4. Press the release button on the replacement hard drive to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
NOTE: Hold the hard drive by the plastic part of the hard drive carrier or the handle.
5. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier make contact with the backplane.
CAUTION: Do not remove the hard drive blanks that are installed in hard drive slots that are not occupied. The hard drive blanks ensure proper cooling of the expansion enclosure .
6. Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
NOTE: Allow several seconds for the expansion enclosure to recognize the hard drive and determine its status. When the hard drive is functioning properly, the status indicator turns green. In addition, the hard drive indicator turns green in the Dell Storage Client .
7. Replace the front bezel.
In the Dell Storage Client , make sure that the replacement hard drive is recognized and shown as up and running. If the Dell Storage Client informs you that some hard drives are not assigned, see the Dell Storage Client Administrator’s Guide for instructions about managing unassigned hard drives.