Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 - Installing the Optional Optical Drive

Figure 49. Removing the optical drive
Next steps
1. Replace the optical drive or install an optical drive blank.
NOTE: Blanks must be installed on empty optical drive slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank
also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Installing the optional optical drive
The procedure for installing an optical drive and optical drive blank.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. If installed, remove the optical drive blank by pressing the blue release tab at the back of the blank and pushing the blank out of the
system.
NOTE:
Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Insert the optical drive until the blue release tab locks in the slot on the chassis.
2. Connect the power and data cable to the appropriate ports on the optical drive.
NOTE:
Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
3. Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the system board.
PowerEdge R340 installing and removing system components
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