- Topic ID: id_18480421
- Version: 5.0
- Date: Jan 20, 2020 8:32:30 PM
NIO64 Host Computer (Z820) System/Image HDD Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the System or Image hard drive in a Z820 computer.
1 Z820 Computer Removal
Procedure
- Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power
OFF the Console:
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If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select [Shutdown].
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If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER.
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When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.
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- Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
- Remove Front and Top covers from NIO64 console.
Refer to Replacement → Console (RIO) → Console Cover Removal and Installation.
- Remove the Z820 computer from the NIO64 console chassis.
Refer to Replacement → Console (NIO64) → HP Host Computer Z820 Replacement
2 System or Image Hard Drive Removal
Procedure
- Open the Z820 computer side access panel.
- Locate System or Image Hard Drive FRUs by referencing the Illustrations
below.
Figure 1. Z820 Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support

- Remove the original Hard Drive assembly from the computer’s drive bay.
3 System or Image Hard Drive Preparation
Procedure
- Remove the 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket with Hard Drive from the Hard Drive carrier rails. See Illustration 3.
- Remove the 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket from Hard Drive and set Hard Drive aside. See Illustration 3.
- Install replacement Hard Drive into the original 2.5 to 3.5 inch Form Factor Adapter Bracket removed from original Hard Drive.
- Install replacement Hard Drive with Form Factor Adapter Bracket
into original Hard Drive carrier rails.
Figure 2. Hard Drive Form Factor Brackets and Carrier Rail Assembly

4 System or Image Hard Drive Install
Procedure
- Install the replacement Hard Drive assembly into the computer drive bay.
- Close Side Access Panel.
5 Restore the Console
Procedure
- Fully slide the Z820 computer back into the console chassis, until mounting brackets are flush against the console chassis.
- Install and torque the four (4) 3mm socket cap screws that mount
the Z820 computer in the NIO64 console.note:
Torque each the for (4) 3mm socket cap mounting screws to:
- Reconnect all cables removed earlier to the Z820 computer.
- Remove LOTO on console.
6 Finalization
Procedure
- Perform a Load From Cold (LFC).
Refer to Software → Software Installation Procedures (LFC) → (13HW38.x) Load From Cold procedure
note:When a hard disk drive, which was previously used in a RAID volume, is reused ads system or image disk, clearing the configuration information in the hard disk drive is required.
- Install console covers.
Refer to Replacement → Console (RIO) → Console Cover Removal and Installation Procedure.
- Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.
- SSA Gen2 license needs to be recreated.
Check the new 16 digital code at CSD Home page, create new SSA Gen2 license and install the license. Refer to SSA License File Installation.