Dell PowerEdge R415 - Installing a Hard-Drive Blank; Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier

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Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
1 If applicable , remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 81.
2 Insert the drive blank into the drive bay until the release button clicks into
place.
3 If applicable, install the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on
page 81.
Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier
CAUTION: Ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with the operating system.
1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 81.
2 From the 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 controller documentation for information about
hot-swap drive removal.
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