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3. Prepare the drive.
4. Install the drive.
5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("HP SmartDrive LED definitions" on page
25).
6. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, install the tower bezel (on page 31).
o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 48).
To configure arrays, see the HP Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/smartstorage/docs).
Removing a 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. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel (on page 30).
o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on
page 30).
2. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug SAS drive LED combinations.
3. Back up all server data on the drive.