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• Read the guidelines for protecting components from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• Verified that no backup operations are running.
Procedure overview
You replace a solid state drive (SSD) that has failed, or is failing. Replace a problem drive as soon as possible.
• Do not leave a drive slot empty. Do not remove a failed drive unless you have a replacement drive or blank
carrier ready to install.
• If the server (host) is in a federation, using incompatible drives might cause your federation to function
incorrectly. Also, performance might be degraded while a drive is defective or missing.
Procedure
1. Examine the drive LEDs to identify the failed drive.
2. Press the red release latch at the right of the drive to release the drive handle and then pull the handle
outward to disengage the drive from the slot.
3. Grasp the edge of the plastic drive carrier and slowly remove the drive from the slot.
4. Place the drive on a surface that is protected from electrostatic discharge.
5. Carefully remove the replacement drive, or filler panel, from its packaging.
6. Hold the drive by the edge of the plastic drive carrier.
7. Press the red release latch to release the drive handle and rotate the handle outward.
8. Align the drive with the guide rails in the drive bay and gently push the drive into the bay until you feel
resistance.
9. Simultaneously rotate the handle inward and press the drive completely into the slot.
10. Examine the LEDs and event messages to ensure the disk drive is operational.
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