Specifications

Removal and replacement procedures 39

Remove the PCIe riser board.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

Drive blank

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.

Remove the drive blank.

To replace the component, slide the component into the bay until it clicks.

Hot-plug drive

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,

expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize

the amount of time the access panel is open.

1. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug drive LED definitions (on page 91).

2. Back up all server data on the drive.