Removal and replacement procedures 40
2. Install the SFF hard drive cage into the server.
3. Connect all cables to the spare hard drive cage.
CAUTION: Always populate each media bay with either a device or a blank. Proper airflow
can only be maintained when the bays are populated. Unpopulated drive bays can lead to
improper cooling and thermal damage.
4. Install any hard drives or blanks.
5. Install the access panel.
6. Do one of the following:
o Close or install the tower bezel, as needed.
o Slide the server back into the rack.
7. Power up the server.
Optional two-bay LFF hard drive cage
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 26).
2. Do one of the following:
o Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed ("Front bezel" on page 28).
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 25).
3. Place the tower server on its side.
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 29).
5. Remove all hard drives ("SAS/SATA hard drive" on page 37).
6. Disconnect all cables from the rear of the hard drive cage.
NOTE: Remove the shipping screw, if installed, before removing the hard drive cage.