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Removing a simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive
To remove a simple-swap SATA drive, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.
3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
4. Remove the filler panel from the bay.
5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other and pull the tray out of the
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive
The server hot-swap models support two 3.5-inch or four 2.5-inch SAS hard disk
drives. The removal and installation procedures are the same for either type of
drive.
To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Drive handle
Attention:
server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk
drive.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Move the handle on the drive to the open position (perpendicular to the drive).
3. Pull the hot-swap drive assembly from the bay.
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Hard disk drive
assembly
Filler panel
on page 39.
Note: To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the
server for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel
installed in each bay.
bay.
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that
the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a
hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive assembly
Filler panel
To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
on page 39.