HP ProLiant ML310 G4 Server - Manual (Page 27)

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Hot-plug SATA and hot-plug SAS hard drives can be used interchangeably when a SAS controller is
installed. Before installing a SAS hard drive, you must install a SAS controller (" SAS controller " on page
28 ). A SATA controller is embedded for use with SATA drives only.
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.
1. Remove the bezel (" Unlock the tower bezel " on page 17 ).
2. Remove the hard drive blank.
3. Open the release latch to prepare the drive for installation.