Dell PowerEdge T550 EMC Installation and Service Manual - Page 55
Drives, Removing a drive blank
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Next steps 1. Connect the cables to the front PERC module. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Drives Removing a drive blank The procedure for removing 2.5 inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If installed, 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 Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot. Figure 46. Removing a drive blank Next steps Install a drive or drive blank. Installing a drive blank The procedure for installing 2.5 inch and 3.5-inch drive blanks is identical. Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. If installed, remove the front bezel. CAUTION: Mixing drive blanks from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported. Installing and removing system components 55