Figure 45. Unlocking the drive tray handle 
Step 3.  Pull the handle and carefully slide the simple-swap drive out of the chassis.  
Note: Install a drive bay filler or replacement drive as soon as possible. See “Install a simple-swap 
drive” on page 107.
Figure 46. Removing the simple-swap drive 
After this task is completed
1.  Install a new drive or drive filler into the vacant drive bay (see “Install a simple-swap drive” on page 107).
Note: To ensure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than two 
minutes without either a drive or a drive filler installed in each bay.
2.  If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and 
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a simple-swap drive
Follow instructions in this section to install a simple-swap drive.
About this task
Chapter 4. Hardware replacement procedures 107