About this task
Important To ensure adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
Important Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server. For more information, see Protecting against ESD damage.
Procedure
- Slide the release latch (orange) gently to the left to unlock the drive handle. See the following figure.
1 Drive tray assembly 2 Drive handle - Press up on the release latch at the top of the drive front. See the following figure.
1 Latch 2 Handle - Push the handle on the drive down to the open position.
- Grasp the handle and slide the drive out of the drive bay approximately 25 mm (1 inch). Wait until the drive stops spinning before you remove the drive completely from the bay.
Next Steps
Install a hard disk drive.