Hardware options installation 61
To install the drives:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server or
the enclosure unless all drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a
blank.
1. Back up all server data.
2. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 31).
o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)"
on page 31).
3. Remove the drive blank, if installed.
4. Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release handle, see "NVMe SSD components and
LEDs ("NVMe SSD components" on page 27)."
5. Install the drives.