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Remove an E3.S 2T single front drive

Use this information to remove an E3.S 2T single front drive.

About this task

Required tools

  • Screwdriver for PH 1 screws

  • Storage Gap Pad Kit (SC750 V4)

  • Storage Conduction Plate (if installing the E3.S 2T single front drive for the first time)

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.

  • Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.

  • Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a tray from the enclosure.
    2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
    3. Remove the cross braces. See Remove the cross braces.
    4. Remove the front E3.S drive cage. see Remove an E3.S front drive cage assembly.
  2. Remove the cable retainer from the drive cage.
    1. Remove two PH1 screws from the sides of the drive cage.
      Figure 1. Remove screw from the cable retainer

    2. Remove the cable retainer.
      Figure 2. Remove the cable retainer

  3. Disconnect the cable from the drive.
    Figure 3. Disconnect the cable from the drives

  4. Remove two PH1 screws to remove the side holder from the drive cage.
    Figure 4. Removing the side holder

  5. Remove the two PH1 screws from the heat sink.
    Figure 5. Removing screws from heat sink

  6. Remove the heat sink.
    1. Rotate the heat sink until it is positioned at an angle.
    2. Remove the heat sink from the drive cage.
      Figure 6. Removing the heat sink

  7. Remove the drive from the drive cage.
    1. Remove four PH1 screws from the drive cage.
    2. Remove the drive from the drive cage.
      Figure 7. Removing the drive from the drive cage

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.