Dell EMU01 owner manual Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Figure 3-18. Removing and Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

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1 hard drive 2 drive carrier 3 drive carrier release handle

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

NOTICE: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable.

NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

1Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on page 45.

2If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a Drive Blank" on page 73.

3Install the hot-plug hard drive.

a Open the handle on the hard-drive carrier.

b Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the backplane. c Close the handle to lock the drive in place.

4Replace the front bezel, if applicable. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel" on page 45.

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