Dell R905 Server User Manual


 
Installing System Components 109
Figure 3-24. Removing and Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive
NOTICE: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully
installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a
partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring
and make it unusable.
NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
1
Remove the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Optional Front
Bezel" on page 64.
2
If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a Drive
Blank" on page 107.
1 hard drive 2 drive carrier
3 drive carrier release handle
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