Hot-plug SAS disk drives
The server blade supports up to two
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
IMPORTANT: The disk drive does not seat properly when 180° out of alignment. Verify the orientation before insertion.
NOTE: For a list of supported disk drives for the server blade, see: “Server blade components list” (page 99).
1.Remove the hard drive blank.
2.Prepare the hard drive.
3.Slide the drive into the cage until it is fully seated.
