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
long time to format.
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage
controller.
If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes when the hard drive is turned off. You can remove the hard drive
when the hard drive indicators turn off.
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation
supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1
Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
2
Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard-drive blanks installed.
3
If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot.
Figure 20. Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1
release button
2
hard drive carrier
3
hard drive carrier handle
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