Technical data

Removing or ins

talling a hard drive blank

Before you begin

CAUTION:

• Before removing a component or blanking panel from an operational device, make sure that you

have the replacement part available. Removing a component or blank impacts the airﬂow and

cooling ability of the device. To avoid possible overheating, insert the new or replacement component

withinoneortwominutes. Iftheinternaltemperatureexceedsacceptablelimits,thedevicemay

overheat and automatically shut down or restart.

• Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use proper anti-static protection.

Removing a hard drive blank

CAUTION:

A blank or a hard drive must be installed in each hard drive slot. Failure to install a blank or hard

drive in all slots could result in thermal failures.

1. Review all warnings, cautions, and preparation procedures as detailed in Warnings and precautions.

2. Push in the tabs to unlock the hard drive blank (1).

3. Continue to press the tabs while pulling the hard drive blank out of the chassis (2).

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Installing a hard drive blank

Slide the blank into the enclosure chassis bay until it clicks into place.

Customer replaceable components