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Install a drive bay blank

Use this procedure to install a drive bay blank.

Before installing a drive bay blank:
  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.
  2. Remove the compute node (see Remove a compute node from the enclosure).
  3. Remove the compute node cover (see Remove the compute node cover).

Complete the following steps to install a drive bay blank.

  1. Slide the blank into the drive bay until the screw hole in the filler aligns with the hole on the node.
  2. Fasten the screw.
    • For the drive bay blank in drive bay 0 and 1

      Figure 1. Drive bay blank (in drive bay 0 and 1) installation
      Drive bay blank (in drive bay 0 and 1) installation
    • For the drive bay blank in drive bay 2

      Figure 2. Drive bay blank (in drive bay 2) installation
      Drive bay blank (in drive bay 2) installation
    • For the drive bay blank in drive bay 3

      Note
      The following illustration shows the underside of the node.
      Figure 3. Drive bay blank (in drive bay 3) installation
      Drive bay blank (in drive bay 3) installation
    • For the drive bay blank in drive bay 4 and 5

      Figure 4. Drive bay blank (in drive bay 4 and 5) installation
      Drive bay blank (in drive bay 4 and 5) installation

After you install a drive bay blank, complete the following steps:

  1. Reinstall the compute node cover (see Install the compute node cover).

  2. Reinstall the compute node (see Install a compute node in the enclosure).