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If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. When the
hard-drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the hard-drive carrier release handle.
2. Slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive slot.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have hard-
drive blanks installed.
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive
slot.
Figure 68. Removing and installing a hot-swap hard drive
1. release button 2. hard-drive carrier
3. hard-drive carrier handle
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