3.
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 or 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.
NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive slots.
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 carrier blanks installed.
Figure 34. Removing a hot swappable hard drive or SSD
1.
release button
2. hard drive carrier
3. hard drive carrier handle
Next steps
1.
If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive carrier blank in the empty hard
drive slot, or install a hard drive carrier.
2.
If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
Installing the optional front bezel
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