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1.
Remove the drive blank.
2. Prepare the drive.
3. Install the drive.
4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug drive LED definitions" on page
19).
Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug SAS drive LED combinations ("Hot-plug drive LED
definitions" on page 19).
2. Back up all server data on the drive.