Owners Manual

Figure 54. Removing a drive blank

Next steps

1. Install a drive or a drive blank.

Installing a drive blank

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of storage systems is not supported.

Steps

Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place.

Figure 55. Installing a drive blank

Next steps

If removed, install the front bezel.

Removing a drive carrier

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. If applicable, remove the front bezel.

3. Use the management software to prepare the drive for removal.

If the drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are

off, the drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.

Installing and removing system components