Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 79.
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Use this information to remove a hot-swap hard disk drive from the server.
About this task
Attention:
v To avoid damage to the drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in
place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a drive.
v To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for
more than 2 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 32.
2. Press the release latch on the side of the drive front.
3. Grasp the handle and pull the hot-swap drive assembly out of the drive bay.
Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you remove a hard
disk drive. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD
for information about RAID controllers.
Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 79.
Figure 25. Hot-swap hard disk drive removal
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