Figure 70. Installing the integrated storage controller card cable
Next steps
1
Install the air shroud.
2
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
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Hard drives
Hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not turn off or restart your system while a hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard drive
failure.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to complete. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a long
time to format.
Removing a hard drive blank
The procedure for removing 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch hard drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, hard-drive blanks must be installed in all empty hard-drive slots.
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