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Installing a hard drive or SSD
Troubleshooting Solid State Drives
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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION:
This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the SSD. Before you proceed, back up all the files
on the SSD, if possible.
Steps
1. Run the appropriate tests in system diagnostics.
If the tests fail, go to step 3.
2. Take the SSD offline and wait until the indicator codes on the SSD carrier signal that the SSD may be removed safely, then remove
and reseat the SSD carrier in the server module.
3. Restart the server module, enter the System Setup and confirm that the drive controller is enabled.
4. Ensure that any required device drivers are installed and are configured correctly.
NOTE:
Installing a SSD into another bay may break the mirror if the mirror state is optimal.
5. Remove the SSD and install it in the other SSD slot.
6. If the problem is resolved, reinstall the SSD in the original slot.
If the SSD functions properly in the original slot, the SSD carrier could have intermittent problems. Replace the SSD carrier.
7. If the SSD is the boot drive, ensure that the SSD is configured and connected properly.
8. Partition and logically format the SSD.
9. If possible, restore the files to the SSD.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Related References
Hard drive or SSD indicator patterns
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Troubleshooting USB devices
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Ensure that the server module is turned on.
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