Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD)
7.4.5.2
Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module
Ê Pinch the green locking clips and open the locking lever (see figure 71).
Ê Pull the HDD module out a few centimeters.
Ê Wait about 30 seconds to allow the HDD to spin down.
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This period is necessary for the RAID controller to recognize that an
HDD module has been removed and for the HDD to come to a stop.
Ê Pull the HDD module completely out of its bay.
7.4.5.3
Installing a 3.5-inch dummy module
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CAUTION!
If the removed HDD module is not replaced immediately, always replace
a dummy module into the unused HDD bay to comply with applicable
EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
Figure 72: Installing a 3.5-inch dummy module
Ê Push the dummy module into the empty bay until it engages (1).
Ê Insert the lock (2).
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Insert the lock only when there is no backplane behind this bay.
7.4.5.4
Concluding steps
Ê No steps needed.
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