Removing and replacing the boot device
Removing and replacing the boot device
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit.
T-10 Torx screwdriver.
Procedure
Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The boot device and the drives installed on the boot device are not hot-pluggable. To remove the boot device, or a
drive from the boot device, you must first power down the server.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
2. Back up all server data.
3. Power down the server.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Do one of the following:
Extend the server from the rack .
Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. Remove the PCIe riser cage, if necessary.
9. Remove the boot device.
10. Remove the drives from the boot device.
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