IBM x3100 M5 Type 5457 Installation And Service Manual page 235

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive:
This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more
than 10 minutes without at least one hard disk drive installed in the drive bay.
To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive on the 5U server model with hot-swap
power supplies, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information in "Safety" on page vii and "Installation
guidelines" on page 35.
Note: You do not have to turn off the server to remove hot-swap drives from
the hot-swap drive bays.
2. Remove the lower bezel (see "Removing the lower bezel" on page 42).
3. Rotate the drive tray handle of the drive assembly that is to be removed to the
open position.
The following illustration shows the removal of a 2.5" hot swap hard disk from
a 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.
2.5-inch hot-swap
hard disk drive
Figure 119. 2.5" hot swap hard disk drive removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies
The following illustration shows the removal of a 3.5" hot swap hard disk from
a 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.
Release latch
Activity LED
(green)
Error LED
(yellow)
Drive handle
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