Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 - Installing a Drive Blank; Removing a Drive Carrier

Figure 41. Removing a drive blank
Next step
Replace a drive blank.
Installing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION
: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots.
CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Step
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 42. Installing a drive blank
Next step
If removed, install the front bezel.
Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.
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Installing and removing system components