Removing and replacing an NVMe drive
Procedure
- Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (NVMe SSD LED definitions).
- Back up all server data.
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Remove the drive:
- Push the Power button.
The Do Not Remove button will illuminate and flash. Do not press the button while it is illuminated.
- When the flashing stops and the icon on the button is no longer illuminated or flashing, press the Do Not Remove button to release the release lever.
- Pull the release lever to disengage the drive from the backplane, and slide the drive out of the drive bay.
- Push the Power button.
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Prepare the replacement drive.
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Install the drive.
- Observe the LED status of the drive.