Removing and replacing a drive

Procedure
  1. Determine the status of the drive from the Low-profile LFF drive LED definitions.
  2. Back up all data on the drive.
  3. Extend the drive drawer from the chassis.
    IMPORTANT:

    Label the drives before removing them. The drives must be returned to their original locations.

  4. Remove the drive.

    Removing a drive
    NOTE: To avoid damage to the device, do not use the removal handle to carry it.
    CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all bays are populated with a component or a blank.
    WARNING:

    To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, do not install more than one drive carrier at a time.

  5. Prepare the low-profile LFF hot-plug drive for installation.

    Preparing a drive for installation
  6. Install the low-profile LFF hot-plug drive in the drive drawer.

    Installing a drive
  7. Determine the status of the drives using the drive LEDs on the storage display LEDs.

    For more information, see Low-profile LFF drive LED definitions.