HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 5p, User Manual

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Hardware Options Installation 49
Hot-Plug SATA and SAS Hard Drives
Hot-plug SATA and hot-plug SAS hard drives can be used interchangeably when
a SAS controller is installed. The SATA controller is embedded, but before
installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive, install the SAS controller ("SAS
Controller" on page
50 ).
To remove the component:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage,
do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a
component or a blank.
1. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs
("Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations" on page 18 , "Hot-Plug
SCSI Hard Drive LEDs" on page 17 ).
2. Back up all server data on the hard drive.
3. Disconnect the cables from the hot-plug SATA or SAS drive cage.
4. Remove the hard drive.
To replace the component:
1. Remove the existing hard drive blank or hard drive from the drive bay.