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Replacing a Failed Drive, Unlatch the handle on the front of the drive.

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MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER Replacing a Failed Drive It is a simple matter to replace a drive that has failed. Make sure to go to the WD Store to purchase a compatible replacement drive. The drives in the WD Sentinel server are "hot swappable," meaning you do not have to turn off or unplug the unit from power. Once you replace the drive, the WD Sentinel server automatically reconfigures the RAID. (See "Find compatible hard drives" on page 24.) 1. Verify that the LED for the bad drive is solid red. 2. Pull open the door on the front of the server. 3. Unlatch the handle on the front of the drive. 4. When it snaps open, pull out the drive. 5. Slide the replacement drive into the drive bay, making sure it is seated properly. and that it is facing the right way. WD SENTINEL DX4000 34 ADMINISTRATOR'S MANUAL

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MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER
34
WD SENTINEL DX4000
ADMINISTRATOR’S MANUAL
Replacing a Failed Drive
It is a simple matter to replace a drive that has failed. Make sure to go to the
WD Store to purchase a compatible replacement drive.
The drives in the WD Sentinel server are “hot swappable,” meaning you do not have
to turn off or unplug the unit from power. Once you replace the drive, the
WD Sentinel server automatically reconfigures the RAID. (See “Find compatible hard
drives” on page 24.)
1.
Verify that the LED for the bad drive is solid red.
2.
Pull open the door on the front of the server.
3.
Unlatch the handle on the front of the drive.
4.
When it snaps open, pull out the drive.
5.
Slide the replacement drive into the drive bay, making sure it is seated properly.
and that it is facing the right way.