Lenovo ThinkSystem SD550 V3 User Manual page 134

After this task is completed
1. Install a replacement unit or filler (see
Important: During normal operation, the drive bay must contain either a drive or a drive filler for proper
cooling.
Figure 69. Replacement of a drive filler
2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a hot-swap drive
Follow instructions in this section to install a hot-swap drive.
About this task
Attention:
• To avoid damage to the drive connectors, make sure that the node top cover is installed and fully closed
whenever installing or removing a drive.
• To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the node for more than two minutes
without either a drive or a filler installed in each drive bay.
• The drive bays are numbered in installation ordering (starting from number "0"). Follow this sequential
order of the drive bays when installing a drive. To locate the drive bays of the node, see the pull-out
information tab on the front of the node or
• The following notes describe the type of drives that the node supports and other information that must be
considered for drive installation.
– Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
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"Install a hot-swap drive" on page
"Node front view" on page
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