Dell R820 Removing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank, Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hot-swap hard drive removal and insertion.

CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard drive failure.

NOTE: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard-drive backplane.

When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a number of hours to format.

Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

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

1.If installed, remove the front bezel.

2.Press the release button and slide the hard-drive blank out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.

Figure 18. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank

1.hard-drive blank

2.release button

Installing A 2.5 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.

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