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Hard drive blank
Remove the component as indicated.
To replace the component, slide the component into the bay until it clicks.
Hot-plug hard drives
To remove the component:
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.
1. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs ("Hot-plug SATA or SAS hard
drive LEDs" on page 83).
IMPORTANT: When hot-plug SATA hard drives are installed, SATA LED functionality and full
SATA hot-plug capability are not supported with the embedded controller. For full LED and
hot-plug support, an optional SATA RAID or SAS controller must be installed.
2. Unlock and open the bezel ("Bezel" on page 27).