Removal and replacement procedures 26
Hard drive blank
Remove the hard drive blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Hard drive
IMPORTANT: Hot-plug capability and drive LED support are only available when a supported
optional controller is installed in the server.
To remove the component:
1. Back up all data on the hard drive.
2. Power down the server blade (on page 23).
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.