Dell Olympus O-T600 Installation And Service Manual

Next stepsIf removed, install the front bezel.Removing a drive carrierPrerequisites1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.2. If applicable, remove the front bezel3. 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 areoff, the drive 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 documentationfor the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support driveremoval 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 thedocumentation supplied 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.Figure 28. Removing a drive carrierNext steps1. Installing a drive carrier.2. If you are not replacing the drive immediately, insert a drive blank in the empty drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.36 Installing and removing system components