Dell E30S002 Manual

Figure 24. Installing a drive blankNext stepIf removed, install the front bezel.Related linkInstalling the front bezelRemoving a drive carrierPrerequisites1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.2 If applicable, remove the front bezel.3 Using the management software, 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, thedrive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation for thestorage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive removal and insertion.CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See the documentationsupplied with your operating system.Steps1 Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.2 Holding the handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.72 Installation and Service ManualInstalling and removing system components