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3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, the
green activity/fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are
off, the hard drive is ready for removal.
For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier/SSD out of the hard drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive/SSD slots must have hard
drive/SSD blanks installed.
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive/SSD immediately, insert a hard drive/SSD blank in the empty
hard drive slot.
Figure 24. Removing and installing a hot-swappable hard drive/SSD
1. release button 2. hard drive/SSD carrier
3. hard drive/SSD carrier handle
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