Setup guide

24 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
Installing or Replacing a Drive Module
If you’re not using an Xserve RAID Card, the drive modules in the Xserve are hot-
pluggable, so you can add, remove, or replace them while the Xserve is operating.
A status light on the drive handle indicates when it’s safe to remove a drive without risk
to the information stored on it.
If you are using an Xserve RAID Card, you can replace a failed drive while the Xserve is
operating. However, if you want to replace an entire RAID set, turn o the Xserve before
you move the drives.
About Drive Modules for the Xserve
The Xserve accepts both SATA (Serial ATA) Apple Drive Modules and qualied third-
party SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drive modules. For information on qualied drive
modules, go to www.apple.com/store. If you are using an Xserve RAID Card, be sure to
use drive modules that are all the same size and type.
To install or replace a drive module:
1 If the Xserve case is locked, use the enclosure key to unlock the security lock on the
front panel.
2 Remove the blank drive module or the drive module that’s currently installed.