HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 60)

Hardware options installation 60
1. Remove the drive blank.
2. Prepare the drive.
3. Install the drive.
4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 19 ).
Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug SAS hard drive LED combinations (" Drive LED
definitions " on page 19 ).
2. Back up all server data on the drive.