Remove a Drive Filler
Caution - The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage
the latch.
a.
Push the release button to open the latch and unlock the drive.
b.
Grasp the latch and pull the drive out of the slot.
Caution - When you remove a drive, replace it with a filler or another drive. Otherwise, the
server might overheat due to improper airflow.
6.
After you remove an NVMe drive, check that the drive slot's state has changed to
empty.
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7.
Install a replacement drive or a drive filler.
See “Install a Drive” on page 56 or “Install a Drive Filler” on page 58.
Related Information
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“Install a Drive” on page 56
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“Remove a Drive Filler” on page 55
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“Install a Drive Filler” on page 58
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“Verify a Drive” on page 58
Remove a Drive Filler
This is a hot-service procedure that can be performed by a customer while the server is running.
Drive fillers use the same release and attach mechanism as drives.
1.
Take the necessary ESD precautions.
See “Prevent ESD Damage” on page 41.
2.
On the drive filler you want to remove, complete these tasks.
Caution - The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage
the latch.
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