Removing and replacing the Removing and replacing the boot deviceboot device
ProcedureProcedure
1. Observe the following alerts:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
The boot device and the drives installed on the boot device are not hot-pluggable. To remove the boot device, or a
drive from the boot device, you must first power down the server.
WARNING: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
2. Back up all server data.
3. Power down the server.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Do one of the following:
Extend the server from the rack .
Remove the server from the rack .
6. Remove the access panel.
CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in
this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
7. Remove the PCIe riser cage .
8. Remove the boot device.
9. Remove the drives from the boot device.