Figure 29. Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blankNext stepsIf removed, install the front bezel.Related tasksRemoving the optional front bezel on page 53Installing the optional front bezel on page 53Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrierPrerequisites1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. If installed, remove the front bezel.3. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storagecontroller.If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes when the hard drive is turned off. You can remove the hard drivewhen the hard drive indicators turn off.CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See thedocumentation supplied with your operating system.NOTE: Hot swappable hard drives are supplied in hot swappable hard drive carriers that fit in the hard drive slots.Steps1. To open the hard drive carrier release handle, press the release button.2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive carrier blanksinstalled.Installing and removing system components 71
