Hard Drive Blank - HP ProLiant ML370 Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard Drive Blank

IMPORTANT: A device or blank must occupy each bay during operation.
To remove a hard drive blank:
1. Unlock and open the front bezel door (tower server only).
IMPORTANT: You must unlock the tower bezel before removing the access panel. Refer to "Front
Bezel" in this chapter.
2. Squeeze in the tabs (1) and pull the blank out of the hard drive cage (2).
Figure 2-17: Removing a hard drive blank
To replace the hard drive blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.
HP ProLiant ML370 Generation 3 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
CAUTION: Always populate drive bays with either a hard drive or blank. Operating the server
without installing a hard drive or blank results in improper airflow and improper cooling that
can lead to thermal damage.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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