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Removing the hard disk drive cage

This procedure applies only to 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies.

To remove the hard disk drive cage on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps.

  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
  3. Remove the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
  4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  5. Remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
  6. Remove the air duct.
  7. Remove the simple-swap hard disk drives (see Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive).
  8. Remove the simple-swap backplate (see Removing the simple-swap backplate).
  9. Press and hold the drive cage release latches.

  10. Carefully pull the hard disk drive cage and the cables out of the opening in the chassis.
  11. If you are instructed to return the drive cage, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.