Dell PowerEdge T310 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 91
Installing a Hard-Drive Blank, Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
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Figure 3-7. Removing or Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 1 2 1 hard-drive blank 2 release handle Installing a Hard-Drive Blank Align the hard-drive blank with the drive bay and insert the blank into the drive bay until the release lever clicks into place. Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive removal and installation. See the documentation provided with your operating system for more information. 1 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 81. 2 From the RAID 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. If the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator will flash as the drive is powered down. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. See "Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns" on page 18. 3 Press the button on the front of the drive carrier to release the carrier handle. See Figure 3-8. Installing System Components 91