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Notes:
• You must turn off the server before installing or replacing an easy-swap drive to avoid data loss.
• Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
To install or replace an easy-swap drive, do the following:
1. Review the following installation rules:
• When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers. See "Front view of the server" on
page 19 to locate the drive bays in your server.
• For RAID configuration, the drives must be the same type with the same capacity if they are within a
single RAID array. For more information, see "Configuring RAID" on page 62.
2. Remove all external media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the server.
3. Locate the appropriate easy-swap-drive bay. See "Front view of the server" on page 19.
4. Use a screwdriver to turn the handle lock
Figure 127. Opening the handle of the easy-swap drive or the dummy tray
1 to the unlocked position. The handle opens automatically.
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