Replacing And Configuring Hardware; Removing A Pcie Ssd From The System - Dell PowerEdge Express Flash PCIe SSD User Manual

Replacing And Configuring Hardware

CAUTION: All work must be performed at an electrostatic discharge (ESD)-safe workstation to meet the EIA-625-
requirements for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices. All actions must be performed following the
latest revisions of the IPC-A-610 ESD recommended practices.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: For complete information on U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale, Limited Warranties and Returns, Export
Regulations, Software License Agreement, safety, Environmental and Ergonomic Instructions, Regulatory Notices,
and Recycling Information, see the
Agreement , and Warranty and Support Information that shipped with your system.
All Dell PowerEdge Express Flash Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Solid State Devices (SSDs)
connect to the system board through the PCIe SSD backplane. The PCIe SSD backplane is mounted on the front-chassis
assembly of the system. PCIe SSDs are supplied in hot-swappable device carriers that are compatible with the PCIe
SSD bays.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a PCIe device from a system which is running, see
Remove A Physical Device Task For PCIe
NOTE: For information on removing and installing the system components, see the system specific
at dell.com/support/manuals.

Removing A PCIe SSD From The System

If you are removing a PCIe SSD from a system, which is running, proceed to step 1. Otherwise, skip to step 2.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, it is mandatory that you prepare the PCIe SSD for removal before physically
removing the PCIe SSD.
1. Use the Prepare to Remove task in OpenManage Server Administrator to safely remove a PCIe SSD from the
system.
See Preparing To Remove A Physical Device Task For PCIe
This task causes the status LEDs on the PCIe SSD to blink.
CAUTION: The PCIe SSD LED blinks in a pattern that indicates that the drive is preparing for removal. When
you initiate a prepare to remove operation, ensure that your PCIe SSD is no longer accessible by the system
before you physically remove the PCIe SSD.
You can safely remove the PCIe SSD from the operating system under the following conditions after you use the
Prepare to Remove task:
– The PCIe SSD is blinking the prepare for removal LED pattern. For more information, see the table PCIe SSD
States and LED Indicator Codes.
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