Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-27
Removable Media Devices
The removable media area contains two bays that can house two media devices each. Media
bays with no devices installed must be covered with a removable media blanking panel. To
remove an installed media device:
1. Perform the preparation procedures. See “Preparation Procedures” earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel. See “Access Panel (Tower and Rack)” earlier in this chapter.
3. Disconnect all cabling from the removable media device.
4. Slide the green plastic locking lever
on the outside of the removable media area to
release the media device.
5. Pull the media device
from the removable media area.
CAUTION: Cover unused media bays with a removable media blanking panel to ensure proper
internal airflow.
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Figure 2-18. Removing a media device from the removable media area
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace a removable media device, or cover the opening with a
removable media blanking panel.