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Hardware options installation 21
Hardware options installation
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Hard drive option
Each server supports one internal SATA drive.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 13).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 14).
3. Access the internal server components (on page 14).
4. Remove the hard drive carrier.