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Removing or installing a disk drive filler
Learn how to remove or install a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) disk drive filler from a system
or an expansion unit.
Note: Refill the disk drive or solid-state drive slots with either another disk drive or solid-state drive or a
disk drive filler. Filling the disk drive slot ensures proper air flow for cooling and maintains an optimal
electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance.
Removing a disk drive filler from the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD
Learn how to remove a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) disk drive filler from the system or
expansion unit.
When you are installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in a system or an expansion unit, the slot you
want to use can contain a disk drive filler. Complete the following tasks to remove the filler before
installing a drive in the slot.
Note: Some of the figures in this procedure might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that
you have. However, the steps to complete the task are the same.
1. Identify the slot containing the disk drive filler.
Attention:
v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic
discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It
does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on
electrical equipment.
v If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and
installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of
5 seconds.
2. Hold the filler handle (A) and pull out the disk drive filler from the slot, as shown in Figure 45 on
page 76.
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