Removal and Replacement Procedures
Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide 2-13
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Tape Drive Blank
To remove the tape drive blank:
1. Remove the hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard drive blank in the bay below the tape drive
blank:
a. If a hot-plug SCSI hard drive is installed in the bay, see the “Hot-Plug SCSI Hard
Drive” section in this chapter.
b. If a hard drive blank is installed in the bay, see the “Hard Drive Blank” section in this
chapter.
2. Squeeze the middle of the tape drive blank
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3. Pull to remove the blank
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Figure 2-8: Removing the tape drive blank
CAUTION: Always populate the tape drive bay with either a tape drive or hard drive blank
and tape drive blank. Operating the server without installing a tape drive or blank results in
improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
To replace the tape drive blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.