Cisco Systems UCS C210 manual Removing and Replacing Hard Drives and SSDs

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To replace or install a hot-pluggable hard drive or SSD, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the drive that you are replacing or remove a blank panel from an empty bay (see Figure 3-7):

a.Press the release button to expose the ejector lever.

b.Pull the ejector lever toward you, and then pull the drive sled from the drive bay.

c.If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the drive from the sled by removing the four screws from the sides of the sled.

Step 2 Install a new drive:

a.Place the drive in the sled with the connectors facing the rear.

b.Install the four securing screws on the sides of the sled.

c.With the ejector lever still open, push the sled into the drive bay until you feel the drive stop against the backplane.

d.Press the ejector lever flat until the lock clicks into place.

Figure 3-6	Drive Numbering and Physical Orientation, Facing Server Front
			HDD_01	HDD_02	HDD_03
			HDD_04	HDD_05	HDD_06
HDD_07		HDD_08	HDD_09	HDD_10	HDD_11
HDD_12		HDD_13	HDD_14	HDD_15	HDD_16

Figure 3-7 Removing and Replacing Hard Drives and SSDs

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Release button 2 Ejector lever

Securing screws (four on sides of sled)

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