Replace drives for SF-series storage nodes
You can hot-swap a failed solid-state drive with a replacement drive.
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You have a replacement drive.
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You have an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wristband, or you have taken other antistatic precautions.
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You have contacted NetApp Support to verify that the SSD needs to be replaced and for help with the proper resolution procedure.
You will need the service tag or serial number when you call NetApp Support. Support will work with you to get a replacement drive according to your Service Level Agreement.
The instructions apply to the following SolidFire storage node models:
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SF2405
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SF4805
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SF9605
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SF9608
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SF19210
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SF38410
Depending on your Element software version, the following nodes are not supported:
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The following figure shows the placement of the drives in an SF9605 chassis:
The above figure is an example. SF9608 has a different drive layout that includes only eight drives that are numbered one through eight, from left to right. |
Slot 0 holds the metadata drive for the node. If you are replacing the drive in slot 0, you must attach the sticker included in the shipping box on the replacement drive, so that you can identify it separately from the rest.
Follow these best practices while handling drives:
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Here is a high-level overview of the steps:
Remove the drive from the cluster
The SolidFire system puts a drive in a failed state if the drive's self-diagnostics tells the node it has failed or if communication with the drive stops for five and a half minutes or longer. The system displays a list of the failed drives. You should remove a failed drive from the failed drive list in NetApp Element software.
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In the Element UI, select Cluster > Drives.
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Select Failed to view the list of failed drives.
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Note the slot number of the failed drive.
You need this information to locate the failed drive in the chassis.
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Remove the failed drive using one of the following methods:
Option Steps To remove individual drives
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Select Actions for the drive you want to remove.
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Select Remove.
To remove multiple drives
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Select all the drives you want to remove, and the select Bulk Actions.
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Select Remove.
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Replace the drive from the chassis
After you remove a failed drive from the failed drive list in the Element UI, you are ready to physically replace the failed drive from the chassis.
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Unpack the replacement drive, and place it on a flat, static-free surface near the rack.
Save the packing materials for when you return the failed drive to NetApp.
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Match the slot number of the failed drive from the Element UI with the number on the chassis.
The following figure is an example to show the numbering of the drive slots:
Item Description 1
Drive slot numbers
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Press the red circle on the drive you want to remove to release the drive.
The latch clicks open.
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Slide the drive out of the chassis, and place it on a static-free, level surface.
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Press the red circle on the replacement drive before you slide it into the slot.
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Insert the replacement drive, and press the red circle to close the latch.
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Notify NetApp Support about the drive replacement.
NetApp Support will provide instructions for returning the failed drive.
Add the drive to the cluster
After you install a new drive in the chassis, it registers as available. You should add the drive to the cluster using the Element UI before it can participate in the cluster.
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In the Element UI, click Cluster > Drives.
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Click Available to view the list of available drives.
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Choose one of the following options to add drives:
Option Steps To add individual drives
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Select the Actions button for the drive you want to add.
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Select Add.
To add multiple drives
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Select the check boxes of the drives to add, and then select Bulk Actions.
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Select Add.
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