Removing The Edsff Drive - Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 Installation And Service Manual

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Figure 40. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Next steps
1.
Install the drive
carrier.
2. If removed,
install the front bezel

Removing the EDSFF drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. If installed,
remove the front bezel cover.
3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator blinks while the drive is powering off. When the drive indicators are off, the
drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION:
Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the
storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and
insertion.
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive release handle.
2. Holding the drive release handle, slide the drive out of the drive slot.
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Installing and removing system components
cover.
Safety
instructions.

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