Steps
1
Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive facing the back of the hard drive carrier.
2
Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
3
Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Figure 28. Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier
1
screw (4)
2
hard drive
3
hard drive carrier
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Removing a hot swappable hard drive from a hard drive carrier
Removing the (optional) 2.5 inch internal hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
If connected, disconnect the cables from expansion card(s).
4
If installed, remove the PCIe expansion card riser.
5
Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE:
If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
6
Disconnect the power and data cables from the internal hard drive.
Steps
1
Lift the handle-lock to the open position
2
Lift the 2.5 inch internal hard drive carrier out of the chassis.
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