DELL - PowerEdge R710 - Hot-Swap Hard Drive - Removing and Installing

Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

WARNING: Prior to removing or installing a hot-swap hard drive, verify that your operating system supports these operations. Refer to your operating system's documentation for further details.

1. If the front bezel is present, remove it. Refer to "Removing the Front Bezel."
2. Using the RAID management software, prepare the drive for removal. Wait for the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier to indicate that it's safe to remove the drive. For hot-swap drive removal instructions, consult your SAS RAID controller documentation. If the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator will flash as it's powered down. Once the indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.
3. Press the button on the front of the drive carrier and open the release handle to free the drive. Refer to Figure 3-5 for guidance.
4. Slide the hard drive out until it's completely detached from the drive bay.

CAUTION: To ensure optimal system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays should have drive blanks installed.

5. Insert a drive blank into the empty drive bay. Refer to "Installing a Hard-Drive Blank."
6. If necessary, reinstall the bezel. Refer to "Installing the Front Bezel."

A: Release button                                                   B: Hard drive carrier handle

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

WARNING: When installing a hard drive, ensure that neighboring drives are fully installed. Attempting to lock the handle of a newly inserted drive carrier next to a partially installed one can damage the shield spring of the partially installed carrier, rendering it unusable.

WARNING: To prevent data loss, confirm that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information.

1. If the front bezel is present, remove it. Refer to "Removing the Front Bezel."
2. If a drive blank is in the bay, remove it. Refer to "Removing a Hard-Drive Blank."
3. Install the hot-swap hard drive. a. Press the button on the front of the drive carrier and open the handle. b. Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until it contacts the backplane. c. Close the handle to secure the drive in place.
4. If applicable, reinstall the bezel. Refer to "Installing the Front Bezel."