Non-hot-plug drive

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

Procedure

  1. Back up all server data on the drive.
  2. Power down the server
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. If installed, remove the security bezel.
  5. Remove the non-hot-plug drive.


    Removing the non-hot-plug drive

  6. Remove the drive from the carrier.


    Removing the non-hot-plug drive from the carrier

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.