HP ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 27

Install the server. When seated properly, the server will be flush with the front of the chassis and the

release lever will close completely without resistance.

Drive blank

Remove the component as indicated.

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.

To replace the blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place.

Drive

To remove the component:

1. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug drive LED definitions" on page

57).

2. Back up all data on the drive.