Figure 23. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
1.
Install a drive or replace the drive blank
.
Installing the drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
.
2. If installed,
Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 24. Installing the drive blank
Next steps
1.
Removing the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
.
2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are off, the
drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION:
Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the
storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and
insertion.
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