Drive blank
Remove the component as indicated.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To replace the blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.
Removing and replacing a drive
To remove the component:
Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions
1.
page 86).
Back up all data on the drive.
2.
Remove the drive.
3.
To replace the drive, slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated, and then close the latch handle to
lock the drive in the bay.
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