4-3
Removing and Replacing Enclosure Components
Warning:
If the Storage Enclosure is powered on, you must
wait for the disk drive to power down and spin down fully to
prevent disk drive damage and possible personal injury.
Caution:
Immediately replace the removed drive carrier or
install a carrier blank to maintain correct airflow and cooling.
Removing a Drive Carrier (or Carrier Blank)
To remove a drive carrier or carrier blank:
1
Press on the button to release the cam
lever (shown at right).
2
Gently pull open the cam lever.
The carrier locking tabs disengage,
releasing the drive carrier from the
enclosure.
3
If the Storage Enclosure was powered on and you are removing
a disk drive, allow the disk drive to spin down fully
(approximately one minute).
4
Gently pull the drive carrier (or carrier blank) out of the
enclosure.
5
Immediately replace the removed drive carrier or install a
carrier blank to maintain correct airflow and cooling.
For instructions on installing a drive carrier, see
!