Removing an optional tape drive

Use this information to remove an optional tape drive.

To remove an optional full-height tape drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
3. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover).
4. Open the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
5. Disconnect power and signal cables to the drive and the connectors on the system board (see Internal Cable Routing and Connectors).
6. Remove the air baffle if installed (see Removing the air baffle).
7. Remove the fan assembly (see Removing the fan assembly).
8. Pressing the drive rail on the side of the tape drive and grasp the front of tape drive out of the server.
   
   
9. Install the EMC shields to the tape drive bay.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.