Dell T310 Installing a Hard-Drive Blank, Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive, release handle

Figure 3-7. Removing or Installing a Hard-Drive Blank

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Installing a Hard-Drive Blank

Align the hard-drive blank with the drive bay and insert the blank into the drive bay until the release lever clicks into place.

Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive removal and installation. See the documentation provided with your operating system for more information.

1Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81.

2From the RAID management software, prepare the drive for removal. Wait until the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive can be removed safely. See your controller documentation for information about hot-swap drive removal.

If the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator will flash as the drive is powered down. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. See "Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns" on page 18.

3Press the button on the front of the drive carrier to release the carrier handle. See Figure 3-8.

Installing System Components

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