78 Installing System Components
3 Squeeze the tabs on the hard drive carrier release handle, then rotate the
handle down to release the drive
.
4
Slide the hard drive out of the system.
NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling and EMI protection, all empty hard
drive bays must have a drive carrier or blank installed.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, remove the drive from the drive
carrier (see Figure 3-12) and insert the empty carrier back into the drive bay.
Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing a Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Installing a Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
NOTICE: It is recommended that you use only hard drives that have been tested
and approved for use with the SAS/SATA backplane.
NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-pluggable hard drive installation.
See the documentation supplied with your operating system for more information.
1 hard drive carrier handle 2 hard drive bays (4)
3 tabs
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2
3