Replace Server CRUs

To maintain proper server cooling, make sure that all empty hard-drive slots have hard-drive blanks installed. Use the following tasks to remove and install your server's 2.5 inch hard drive blanks.

Figure 1: Remove and Install a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blanks

To remove a 2.5 inch hard drive blank:

1. Press the release button.
2. Slide the hard drive blank out of the hard drive slot.

To install a 2.5 inch hard drive blank:

1. Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot.
2. Make sure the release button clicks into place.
3. Install the front bezel, as applicable.

Use the following tasks to remove hard drives from carriers, and to install hard drives into carriers.

Figure 2: Hard Drives In Hard Drive Carriers – Remove/Install

To remove a hard drive from its carrier:

1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive carrier.

To install a hard drive into its carrier:

1. With the connector end of the hard drive toward the back, insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier.

2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the set of screw holes on the hard drive carrier.

   When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.

3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the carrier.

Use the following tasks to remove and install your server's hot swappable hard drives.

Prerequisites

Review the following prerequisites before removing or installing hot swappable hard drives.

Safety Instructions

Read the Safety Instructions. See Remove and Replace Server Components.

Data Loss

To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating server supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating server.

Tested and Approved Hard Drives

Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard-drive backplane.

SATA Drives

Only SATA hard drives are contained in this server. SAS drives are not supported.

Bezel

If installed, remove the bezel. See Remove and Install the Front Bezel.

Hard Drive Removal

Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal.

If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.

Proper Server Cooling

To maintain proper server cooling, make sure that all empty hard-drive slots have hard-drive blanks installed. See Remove and Install Hard Drive Blanks.

Adjacent Drives

When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.

If you insert a hard-drive carrier and attempt to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier, the partially installed carrier's shield spring can be damaged and rendered unusable.

Replacement Hard Drive

If you install a replacement hot-swappable hard drive when the server is powered on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild.

Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you do not need. Any data on the replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.

Figure 3: Removing and Installing a Hot-Swappable Hard Drive

To remove a hot-swap hard drive:

1. Press the release button to open the hard drive handle.
2. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.

   Note: If you are not immediately replacing the hard drive, insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot.

To install a hot-swap hard drive:

1. If a hard drive blank is installed in the hard drive slot, remove it. See Remove and Install Hard Drive Blanks.
2. Install a hard drive in the hard drive carrier. See Remove and Install Hard Drive Carriers.
3. Press the release button on the front of the hard drive carrier and open the hard drive handle.
4. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier connects with the backplane.
5. Close the hard drive handle to lock the hard drive in place.
6. Install the front bezel, as applicable.