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Remove a drive

Use this information to remove a drive.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the following kits at hand to properly replace the component:

  • SD650 V3 Gap pad kit

  • U.2 drive Conduction Plate Parts with gap pad

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.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a DWC 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 drive cage. See Remove a drive cage assembly.
  2. There are different procedures for removing one and two drives, follow the steps according to your configuration.
    For removing one 7 mm or 15 mm drive only, complete the following steps.

    1. Remove the drive out of the bottom of the drive cage.

    2. Disconnect the cable from the drive.

    Figure 1. 7 mm drive removal
    7 mm drive removal
    Figure 2. 15 mm drive removal
    15 mm drive removal
    For removing two 7 mm drives, complete the following steps.
    1. Remove the upper drive.

      1. Push and hold the release latch.

      2. Slide the metal tab to the unlocked position.

      3. Pivot the drive out of the top of the drive cage as shown.

      4. Disconnect the cable from the drive.

      Figure 3. Upper drive removal
      Upper drive removal
    2. Remove the lower drive.

      1. Remove the drive out of the bottom of the drive cage.

      2. Disconnect the cable from the drive.

      Figure 4. Lower drive removal
      Lower drive removal

    3. If necessary, remove the four screws securing the conduction plate and lift it out of the drive cage.

      Note
      Make sure the metal tab is in the unlocked position.
      Figure 5. Conduction plate removal
      Conduction plate removal
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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube