For the location of the SAS disk LEDs, see “SAS disk drive LEDs” (page 87).
To assess hard drive status, observe the SAS disk drive status LEDs. For an explanation of these LEDs, see “Front panel LEDs” (page 86).
IMPORTANT: Before removing a SAS disk drive, perform a complete data backup.
If disk drive mirroring is enabled, you do not have to power off the server blade before removing or replacing a SAS disk drive. If mirroring is not enabled, perform an OS shutdown before removing a disk drive to protect data.
You are not required to remove the server blade from the enclosure to remove and replace a SAS disk drive.
1.Press the release button.
2.Open the ejector lever.
3.Slide the disk drive out of the drive cage.
CAUTION: Populate hard drive bays with a SAS disk drive or a hard drive blank. Operating the server blade without a SAS disk drive or disk drive blank causes improper airflow and cooling, which can lead to thermal damage.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
DIMM baffle
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade and the enclosure, install the DIMM baffle in the proper location after adding or replacing DIMMs. DIMM baffles that are missing or installed incorrectly can compromise server blade and enclosure cooling.
1.power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”).
2.Remove the access panel (“Access panel” (page 106)).
108 Removing and replacing components
