Remove the component as indicated.
Figure 13 Hard drive filler removal
To replace the blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.
Removing and replacing a hot-plug SAS hard drive
The server supports up to eight SFF, 2.5-inch SAS hard drives. Each drive is equipped with two
LEDs that indicate activity and device status.
To remove the component:
CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the
amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug SAS hard drive LED combinations.
2. Back up all server data on the hard drive.
3. Remove the hard drive.
To replace the component, see “Installing a hot-pluggable SAS hard drive” (page 41).
Removing and replacing a power supply blank
To remove the component:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with a component.
To remove the component:
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