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Remove an E3.s drive

Use this information to remove an E3.s drive.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.

  • E3.S Drive Conduction Plate Assembly

  • E3S Putty Pad Kit

  • E3S Gap Pad Kit

    Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever a component is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the component.

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 E3.s drive cage. See Remove the E3.s drive cage assembly.
  2. The cables on the E3.s drive cable-ended backplane are bundled with the cable tie. Unfasten the cable tie to release the cables from it.
    Figure 1. Release cables from the cable tie


    Release cables from the cable tie
  3. Remove the screw; then, remove the cable tie from the E3.s drive cage.
    Figure 2. Cable tie removal
    Cable tie removal
  4. Remove the E3.s drive cable-ended backplane.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the backplane from the E3.s drive cage.
    Figure 3. E3.s drive cable-ended backplane removal
    E3.s drive cable-ended backplane removal
  5. Remove the bottom E3.s drive from the drive cage.
    1. Remove the four screws.
    2. Remove the bottom E3.s drive from the E3.s drive cage.
    Figure 4. Bottom E3.s drive removal
    Bottom E3.s drive removal
  6. Remove the conduction plate.
    1. Remove the two screws.
    2. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the notch on the corner of the drive cage; then, slightly rotate the screwdriver to release the conduction plate from the E3.s drive cage.
    3. Remove the conduction plate from the E3.s drive cage.
    Figure 5. Conduction plate removal
    Conduction plate removal

    Conduction plate removal
  7. Remove the top E3.s drive.
    1. Remove the two screws.
    2. Remove the top E3.s drive from the drive cage.
    Figure 6. Top E3.s drive removal
    Top E3.s drive 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