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Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Use this information to remove a simple-swap hard disk drive. The Flex System x222 Compute Node can use 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives of either the standard or solid-state drive (SSD) design. Simple-swap hard disk drives can be installed in both the upper and lower compute nodes.

Important
Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swap devices and must be removed or installed with the compute node turned off. For information about removing optional 1.8-inch hot-swap solid-state drives, see Removing a solid state drive.

Before you remove a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.

  1. Back up all important data before you make changes to hard disk drives.
  2. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  3. If the compute node where you are removing the simple-swap hard disk drive is operating, shut down its operating system.
  4. Press the power button to turn off the compute node where you are removing the simple-swap hard disk drive (see Turning off a compute node for more information).

To remove a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Graphic illustrating removal of a simple-swap hard disk drive

  1. Press the release latches toward the center of the hard disk drive.
  2. Slide the drive away from the compute node and remove it from the bay.

If you are instructed to return a hard disk drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.