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Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Use this information to remove a hot-swap hard disk drive.

Attention:
  • To avoid damage to the drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a drive.
  • To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.

To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety, Handling static-sensitive devices and Installation guidelines.
  2. Press the release latch on the side of the drive front.
    Figure 1. Hot-swap drive removal
    Hot-swap drive removal
  3. Grasp the handle and pull the hot-swap drive assembly out of the drive bay.
  4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.