Installing a hard-drive blank, Removing a hard-drive carrier, Figure 3-4 – Dell PowerEdge R415 User Manual

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Figure 3-4. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Blank

Installing a Hard-Drive Blank

1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on

page 81.

2 Insert the drive blank into the drive bay until the release button clicks into

place.

3 If applicable, install the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on

page 81.

Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier

CAUTION:

Ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive

installation. See the documentation supplied with the operating system.

1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on

page 81.

2 From the management software, prepare the drive for removal. Wait until

the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive can be

removed safely. See your controller documentation for information about

hot-swap drive removal.

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hard-drive blank

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release lever

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