Pioneer Server ML310 User Manual

Removal and replacement procedures  28 

  IMPORTANT: When hot-plug SATA hard drives are installed, SATA LED functionality and full SATA hot-

plug capability are not supported with the embedded controller. For full LED and hot-plug support, an 
optional SATA RAID or SAS controller must be installed. 

Unlock and open the bezel ("

Remove the hard drive. 

 

To replace the component: 

Slide the drive into the cage until it clicks, locking the drive into place. 

Close the lever. 

  IMPORTANT:  When the drive is inserted, the drive LEDs flash for 2 seconds to indicate that the drive is 

seated properly and receiving power. 

As the drive begins to spin, be sure that the drive LEDs illuminate one at a time and then turn off 
together to indicate that the system has recognized the new drive. 
In fault-tolerant configurations, allow the replacement drive to be reconstructed automatically with 
data from the other drives. While reconstruction is in progress, the online LED flashes. 

  NOTE:  The SATA RAID feature supports up to two RAID volumes with up to two hard drives per RAID 

volume. 

 

Non-hot-plug hard drive cage 

This procedure applies to servers equipped with non-hot-plug drives only. If the server is equipped with 
hot-plug hard drives, refer to the hot-plug hard drive removal procedures ("

To remove the component: 

Power down the server (on page 

Remove the bezel (on page 

Remove the access panel ("

Disconnect the power and data cables.