To replace a disk drive or solid-state drive (SSD) in a system,
complete the steps in this procedure.
- Ensure
that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached.
If not, attach it now.
- Choose from the following options:
- If you are replacing a disk drive in a 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system,
continue with step 3.
- If you are replacing an SSD from a 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system,
continue with step 8.
- Unlock the drive bay handle (A) by pressing
it and pulling it out toward you. If the handle is not all the way out, the drive does not slide
into the system.
- Hold the drive by the top and bottom edges as you position the drive, and insert it into the
drive slot.
- Slide the drive all the way into the system, and push the drive bay handle
(A) in until it locks, as shown in Figure 1.
Important: Ensure that the drive is fully seated and is all
the way into the system.
Figure 1. Replacing a disk drive in an 8408-44E or 8408-E8E
system
- If you are installing more than one drive, repeat the steps in this procedure until all drives
are installed.
- Proceed to the procedure for preparing the system for operation.
For instructions, see Preparing
the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system
for operation after removing and replacing a disk drive or SSD with
the power turned off.
- To replace an SSD in the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E, continue
with the next step.
- With the SSD drive bay handle (A)
in the unlocked position, pull the lever outward to gain access to the guide rails in the SSD slot.
Support the bottom of the SSD as you align it with the guide rails in the SSD slot. See Figure 2.
Note: Support the drive by holding the drive by its sides.
- Slide the SSD into the system until the drive stops, and
then lock the SSD by rotating the handle (A) in
the direction shown in Figure 2.
Important: When you install an SSD, ensure that the SSD is
fully seated and is all the way into the system.
Figure 2. Replacing an SSD in an 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system
- If you are installing more than one drive, repeat the steps in this procedure until all drives
are installed.
