Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module
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Pinch the green locking clips and open the locking lever (see Figure 78).
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Pull the HDD/SSD module out a few centimeters.
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W
ait about 30 seconds to allow the HDD to spin down.
This is not necessary when removing an SSD.
This period is necessary for the RAID controller to recognize that an
HDD module has been removed and for the HDD to come to a stop.
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Pull the HDD/SSD module completely out of its bay.
Installing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module
CAUTION
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If the removed HDD/SSD module is not replaced immediately,
always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD/SSD bay to
comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling
requirements.
Figure 80: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module
Hard disk drive (HDD) / solid state drive (SSD)
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