Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have drive blanks installed.

1.If installed, remove the front bezel.

2.Grasp the front of the hard-drive blank, press the release button and slide the blank out until it is free of the hard- drive slot.

Figure 19. Removing and Installing a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

1.hard-drive blank

2.release button

Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

1.If installed, remove the front bezel.

2.Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place.

3.If applicable, install the front bezel.

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

1.From the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. Wait until the indicators on the hard-drive carrier signal that the hard drive can be removed safely. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.

If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. When the hard-drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.

2.Press the release button to open the hard-drive carrier release handle.

3.Slide the hard-drive carrier out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-drive blanks installed.

4.Insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot.

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