Hardware options installation 54
Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive
1. Remove the SAS hard drive blank.
2. Prepare the hard drive.
3. Install the hard drive.
4. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug SAS hard drive LED combinations ("SAS and
SATA hard drive LED combinations" on page 17).
Removing a hot-plug SAS hard drive
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.