Installing A Solid State Drive
CAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable SSD is installed and the blade is powered on, the SSD
automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement SSD is blank or contains data that you
wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement SSD is immediately lost after the SSD is installed.
NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with
your operating system.
1. If installed, remove the SSD blank.
2. If closed, open the SSD carrier release handle.
3. Insert the SSD drive carrier into the drive slot until the carrier connects with the SSD backplane.
4. Close the release handle to lock the SSD in place.
NOTE: The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the SSD is installed correctly. The SSD carrier LED
green indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds.
Shutdown Procedure For Servicing A Solid State Drive
NOTE: This section applies only when the blade must be powered down to service an SSD. In many situations, the
SSD can be serviced while the blade is powered on.
If you need to power off the blade to service an SSD, wait for 30 seconds after the blade’s power indicator turns off,
before removing the SSD. Otherwise, the SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the blade 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.
Removing An SSD From The SSD Carrier
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the SSD or the SSD carrier, do not use excessive force.
1. Slightly pull outward on the edges of the SSD carrier in the direction of the arrows marked on the SSD carrier and
disengage the SSD from the carrier.
2. Slide the SSD out of the SSD carrier.
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