Figure 29. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD blank
1. SSD blank 2. release latch
Next steps
1. Install the hard drive/SSD. See Installing a hard drive/SSD.
Installing a hard drive/SSD blank
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD.
Steps
Insert the hard drive/SSD blank into the hard drive/SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place.
Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD
NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered down to service a
hard drive/SSD. In many situations, the hard drive/SSD can be serviced while the blade is powered
on.
CAUTION: If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive/SSD, wait 30 seconds after
the blade’s power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive/SSD. Otherwise, the hard
drive/SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the blade is powered on again.
Configuring the boot drive
The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System
Setup.
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