Figure 23. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
1.
Install a drive or a drive blank.
Installing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If installed,
remove the front bezel.
CAUTION:
Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 24. Installing a drive blank
Next steps
If removed,
install the front bezel.
Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. If applicable,
remove the front
3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
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Safety instructions
bezel.
on page 34.
on page 34.