Removing A Solid-State Drive From The 5888 Pcie Storage Enclosure - IBM 8202-E4B Manual

Note: Ensure that the drive is not in use to prevent loss of data.
4. When the solid-state drive identify LED flashes, grasp the handle (C) and pull the drive partially out
of the slot.
5. Grasp the solid-state drive and pull it out from the slot. Press Enter on the console to indicate that
you have removed the solid-state drive. The identify LED turns off.
Figure 29. Removing the solid-state drive from the 5888 PCIe storage enclosure
6. If you are not installing a replacement solid-state drive, install a filler in the empty slot. Filling the
solid-state drive slot ensures proper air flow for cooling. See the topic installing a disk drive filler that
is relevant to the system.
If you are installing a replacement solid-state drive, proceed to the procedure for replacing the solid-state
drive in the 5888 PCIe storage enclosure. For instructions, see "Replacing a solid-state drive in the 5888
PCIe storage enclosure" on page 70.
If you are not installing a replacement solid-state drive, install a filler in the empty slot to ensure proper
air flow for cooling. For instructions, see "Installing a disk drive filler in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C,
8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D" on page 93.
Removing a solid-state drive from the EDR1 PCIe storage enclosure
Complete the following steps to remove a solid-state drive from the EDR1 PCIe storage enclosure.
1. Pull off the bezel (A) that covers the slot containing the solid-state drive.
2. Slide the release latch (B) over gently to unlock the drive handle. See Figure 30 on page 46.
3. On the Verify Device Concurrent Remove display, verify that the selected drive is the drive you want
to replace, and then press Enter.
Note: Ensure that the drive is not in use to prevent loss of data.
4. When the solid-state drive identify LED flashes, grasp the handle (C), and pull the drive partially out
of the slot.
Disk drives or solid-state drives
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