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Installing hard drive blank
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot and push until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
1. If removed, install the front bezel.
Removing hard drive
Prerequisites
1. If applicable, remove the front bezel.
2. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault
indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal. For
more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot swappable drive installation.
See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION:
Before attempting to remove or install a hard 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
hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION:
Mixing hard drives from previous generations of Precision Workstations is not supported.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive release handle.
2. Holding the handle, slide the hard drive out of the hard drive slot.
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Disassembly and reassembly
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