Removal and Replacement Procedures
Hard Drive Blanks
To remove a hard drive blank:
1. Press the release buttons simultaneously (1).
2. Pull the blank out of the drive bay (2).
Figure 2-15: Removing a hard drive blank
To replace the hard drive blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.
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CAUTION: Always populate hard drive bays with either a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard
drive blank. Operating the server blade without a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard drive blank
results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
HP ProLiant BL40p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide