82 Installing System Components
Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive Blank
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
Align the hard-drive blank with the drive bay and insert the blank into the
drive bay until the release lever clicks into place.
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
CAUTION: Ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive removal
and installation. See the documentation provided with your operating system for
more information.
1 If present, remove the front bezel. See
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Removing the Front Bezel
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From the RAID management software, prepare the drive for removal.
Wait
until the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive
can be removed safely.
See your SAS RAID controller documentation for
information about hot-swap drive removal.
1 3.5-in hard drive blank 2 2.5-in hard drive blank
3 release latch
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