Dell PowerEdge R240 EMC PowerEdge R240 Installation and Service Manual - Page 44
Installing a drive blank, Removing a hot-swappable drive
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Figure 19. Removing a drive blank Next steps 1. If applicable, replace the blank or install a drive. Installing a drive blank Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Remove the front bezel. CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, drive blanks must be installed in all empty drive slots. CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Steps Insert the drive blank into the drive slot, and push the blank until the release button clicks into place. Figure 20. Installing a drive blank Next steps 1. Replace the front bezel. Removing a hot-swappable drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. 44 PowerEdge R240 installing and removing system components
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