Installing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. If installed,
Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 30. Installing a drive blank
Next steps
1. If removed,
.
Removing the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. If installed,
3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator blinks while the drive is powering off. When the drive indicators are off, the
drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION:
Before attempting to remove or install a 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 drive removal and
insertion.
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. For more information
about the drives installation or uninstallation requirements, see the operating system's user guide.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
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