Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.

Attention

To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10 minutes without at least one hard disk drive installed in the drive bay.

To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
   Note

   You do not have to turn off the server to remove hot-swap drives from the hot-swap drive bays.
2. Remove the lower bezel (see Removing the lower bezel).
3. Rotate the drive tray handle of the drive assembly that is to be removed to the open position.

   The following illustration shows the removal of a 2.5" hot swap hard disk from a 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.

   Figure 1. 2.5" hot swap hard disk drive removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   

   The following illustration shows the removal of a 3.5" hot swap hard disk from a 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.

   Figure 2. 3.5" hot swap hard disk drive removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   
4. Grasp the handle of the drive assembly that is to be replaced and pull the assembly out of the bay.
5. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.