Installing A Hard-Drive/Ssd Blank; Shutdown Procedure For Servicing A Hard Drive; Configuring The Boot Drive; Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive/Ssd From A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive/Ssd Carrier - Dell PowerEdge M630 Owner's Manual

Installing a hard-drive/SSD blank

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See
Steps
Insert the hard-drive/SSD blank into the hard-drive/SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place.

Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive

NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the server module must be powered down to
service a hard drive. In many situations, the hard drive can be serviced while the server module is
powered on.
If you need to power down the server module to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds after the server
module power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may not be
recognized after it is reinstalled and the server module is powered on again.

Configuring the boot drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System
Setup.

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD carrier

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. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.
2. Slide the hard drive/SSD out of the hard-drive/SSD carrier.
Safety instructions.
Removing a hard
Safety instructions.
drive/SSD.
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