How to replace a Disk Drive 120 Slot DAE for VNX2

This Dell EMC Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Video demonstrates how to replace a Disk Drive in a 120 Slot DAE (Disk Array Enclosure) in a VNX2 system.

The intent of this demonstration is to provide a high-level overview of replacing a faulty disk or adding a new disk. For comprehensive procedure details, cautions and precautions please reference the most current documentation located on support.emc.com. Note that, for demonstration purposes only, I am showing an unracked and uncabled DAE. Cables do not need to be disconnected or removed for this procedure.

To gain access to the disk, remove the screws securing the DAE to the rack, and pull the orange touchpoint levers to extend the DAE. Orange touchpoint areas indicate the component can be extended while the system remains powered on. Disks are arranged in six rows, A through F, row A in the front and F in the rear of the DAE.

Each row has 20 disk slots numbering 0 through 19 from left to right. We can use this disk grid location as further verification of the faulty disk. Remove the disk by pressing the touch point to release the lever. If adding a new disk, remove the disk filler. Insert the replacement disk or new disk.

Use the DAE touchpoint handles to seat the DAE back into the rack. This concludes the replacement demonstration. The final step is to verify the component is no longer faulty, by using Unisphere, and navigating to System, Hardware, Storage Hardware.