Promise Technology TX4 User Manual

Reconstruction begins automatically as soon as a replacement drive becomes 
available to the array. However, if the replacement drive was formerly part of 
another array, then the previous array information must be deleted (from the 
replacement drive – see page 29, “Delete Array”, for more details) before 
reconstruction begins. 

 

The electronic components within the UltraTrak100 disk array are 
sensitive to damage from ESD (Electro-Static Discharge). Appropriate 
precautions should be observed at all times when handling the array or 
its subassemblies. 

4 screws 

The bottom of the disk drive sets 
into the mounting assembly. 
Secure the disk drive in place 
with four screws. 

Drive Carrier Latching Mechanism 

Drive Carrier Lock 

 

 

Do not replace the bad drive while reconstruction of the hot spare drive is 
in progress. Wait until the System LED and all the drive LEDs (except 
the failed drive) are green before replacing the failed drive. 

Do the following to replace an IDE hard drive: 

1.  Open the Front Panel Door on the UltraTrak100. 
2.  Remove the hard drive you wish to replace from the UltraTrak100 by 

unlocking the Drive Carrier lock and sliding out the Drive Carrier. 

3.  Unplug the power cable and the IDE data cable from the old hard drive. 
4.  Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the Drive Carrier and 

remove the old hard drive from the Drive Carrier. 

5.  Prepare to install the new hard drive by ensuring that the jumpers on the new 

hard drive are set for single or master operation. Consult the drive manual 
for the proper settings. 

6.  Attach the Drive Carrier power cable to the new hard drive. 
7.  Attach the Drive Carrier IDE data cable to the new hard drive. 
8.  Lower the new hard drive into the Drive Carrier so that the screw holes on 

the bottom line up.