2Open the hard-drive carrier handle to release the drive. See Figure 3-21.

3Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.

If you are permanently removing the hard drive, install a blank insert.

Shutdown Procedure for Servicing a Hard Drive

NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the server module must be powered down to service a hard drive. In many situations, the hard drive can be serviced while the server module powered on.

If you need to power off the server module to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds after the server module’s power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may not be recognized after the hard drive is reinstalled and the server module is powered on again.

Configuring the Boot Drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 43.

Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier.

Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier

1Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at the rear. See Figure 3-22.

2Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive carrier. See Figure 3-22.

3Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier. See Figure 3-22.

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