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Hard disk drive (HDD) / solid state drive (SSD)
7.4.8 Removing 2.5-inch PCIe SSD modules
I This procedure is valid, if the PCIe SSD module is controlled by an
onboard controller or by a Retimer card.
For more information, see the "NVMe User Guide".
I If the PCIe SSD module is controlled by a RAID controller of the PRAID
EP5x0i family, the PCIe SSD module can be removed during operation
(hot-plug), see section "Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules" on
page 159.
7.4.8.1 Preliminary steps
Ê Identify the physical location of the PCIe SSD module, see section "2.5-inch
HDD/SSD configurations" on page 148 and the "NVMe User Guide".
Ê Prepare the removing of the PCIe SSD module, see the "NVMe User
Guide".
Ê Depending on your operating system (see the "NVMe User Guide"),
"Shutting down the server" on page 49.
7.4.8.2 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module
Ê Pinch the green locking clips and open the locking lever (see figure 78).
Ê Pull the PCIe SSD module out of its bay.
7.4.8.3 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module
Ê Install the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module, see section "Installing a 2.5-
inch HDD/SSD dummy module" on page 160.
7.4.8.4 Concluding steps
Ê If applicable, "Switching on the server" on page 66.
Customer Replaceable Unit
(CRU)
Hardware: 5 minutes
Tools: tool-less