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Maintaining and Managing Storage Configurations > Removing a Drive

Removing a Drive

You may sometimes need to remove a non-failed drive that is connected to the controller. For example, you may need to replace the drive with a larger drive. Follow these steps to remove a drive safely:

  1. Click the icon of the drive in the left panel, and click the Operations tab in the right panel.
  2. Select Prepare for Removal, and click Go.
  3. Wait until the drive spins down and remove it.
  4. If you change your mind, select Undo Prepare for Removal and click Go.

DB09-000202-04  37857-02  Rev. E  October 2010
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