Drives; Removing A Drive Blank; Installing A Drive Blank - Dell E76S Installation And Service Manual

Next steps
1. Connect the cables to the front PERC module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in

Drives

Removing a drive blank

The procedure for removing 2.5 inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.
Figure 46. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
Install a drive or drive blank.

Installing a drive blank

The procedure for installing 2.5 inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Safety instructions.
system.
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