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6.
Remove the drive from the carrier.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Hot-plug drive blanks
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
1. If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on page 29).
2. Remove the drive blank:
o Hot-plug LFF drive blank
To replace the LFF drive blank, slide the component into the bay until it clicks.
o Hot-plug SFF drive blank
To replace the SFF drive blank, while pressing the release latch, slide the component into the
bay until it is fully seated.