HP ProLiant DL320 G3 Server - Manual (Page 40)

40 HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 3 Server User Guide
Removing a hard drive blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage,
do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a
component or a blank.
Hard drive guidelines
When adding hard drives to the server or drive enclosure, observe the following
general guidelines:
• If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest number.
• Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space
efficiency when drives are grouped together into the same drive array.
IMPORTANT: When SATA hard drives are installed, SATA LED
functionality and SATA hot-plug capability are not supported currently.
Installing a SATA hard drive
1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 19 ).
2. Remove the existing hard drive blank or hard drive from the drive bay.
3. Install the hard drive.