Replacing a disk unit

 

If you need to replace a failed disk unit or exchange a disk unit to prevent failure, the Replace Disk Unit wizard makes the process a simple task.

The disk unit to be replaced or exchanged must be running with either mirrored protection or device parity protection. To replace a mirrored disk unit, first suspend mirroring. A disk unit that is running with device parity protection can be exchanged only if it has failed. A disk unit running with device parity protection cannot be replaced with a non-configured disk even if it has failed.

To replace a failed disk unit or exchange a suspended mirrored disk unit, follow these steps:

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand My Connections (or your active environment).

2. Expand the System i™ you want to examine,Configuration and Service > Hardware > Disk Units.

3. Select All Disk Units.

4. Right-click the disk unit that you want to replace and select Replace Disk Unit.

5. Follow the wizard's instructions to replace the failed disk unit.

 

Parent topic:

Setting up your disks