Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank; Removing A Hot Swappable Hard Drive/Ssd - Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

Figure 53. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch hard drive blank
1. hard drive blank
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.

Installing a 3.5 inch hard drive blank

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.

Removing a hot swappable hard drive/SSD

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. If applicable, remove the bezel.
3. If applicable, remove the system cover to remove hot-swappable drives inside your system. Follow
the procedure listed in
4. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, the
green activity/fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are
off, the hard drive is ready for removal.
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Safety instructions.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
2. release button
system.