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Next steps
1.
Install a drive or replace the drive
Installing the drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If installed,
remove the front
Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 24. Installing the drive blank
Next steps
1.
Install the front
bezel.
Removing the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning 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.
3. If installed,
remove the front
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
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Installing and removing system components
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Safety
instructions.
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Safety
instructions.
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