Figure 19. Removing a drive blank
Next steps
1. If applicable, replace the blank or install a drive.
Installing a drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. 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.
Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 20. Installing a drive blank
Next steps
1. Replace the front bezel.
Removing a hot-swappable drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal.
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