Figure 27. Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD1. release button 2. hard drive/SSD connector (on backplane)3. hard drive/SSD 4. hard drive/SSD carrier handleNext steps1. If you are removing a hard drive/SSD permanently, install the hard drive/SSD blank. If you areinstalling a new hard drive/SSD, see Installing a hard drive/SSD.Installing a hard drive/SSDPrerequisitesCAUTION: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive/SSD is installed and the blade ispowered on, the hard drive/SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that thereplacement hard drive/SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Anydata on the replacement hard drive/SSD is immediately lost after the hard drive/SSD is installed.NOTE: You must remove a hard drive/SSD to upgrade a hard drive/SSD or replace a faulty harddrive/SSD.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Remove the hard drive/SSD or hard drive/SSD blank.NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot-swappable drive installation. See thedocumentation supplied with your operating system.Steps1. Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier handle.2. Slide the hard drive/SSD carrier into the drive bay. Carefully align the channel on the hard drive/SSDcarrier with the appropriate drive slot on the blade.3. Push the drive carrier into the slot until the handle makes contact with the blade.4. Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier into the slot until it locksinto place.81
