Hot-swap drive replacement
Use this information to remove and install a hot-swap drive. You can remove or install a hot-swap drive 
without turning off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system.
•  “Remove a hot-swap drive” on page 226
•  “Install a hot-swap drive” on page 227
Notes: 
•  The term “hot-swap drive” refers to all the supported types of hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap solid- 
state drives, and hot-swap NVMe drives.
•  Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the 
instructions in this topic. Ensure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the 
documentation that comes with the drive.
•  The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive 
bays covered or occupied. The vacant bays are either covered by an EMI-protective panel or occupied by 
drive fillers. When installing a drive, save the removed drive filler in case that you later remove the drive 
and need the drive filler to cover the place.
•  To avoid damage to the drive connectors, ensure that the top cover is in place and fully closed whenever 
you install or remove a drive.
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