Removal and replacement procedures 31
Remove the drive blank.
To replace the component, slide the component into the bay until it clicks.
Hot-plug 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.
1. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug drive LED definitions (on page 87).
2. Back up all server data on the drive.
3. Remove the drive.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.