Remove a Drive Filler
This is a hot-service procedure that can be performed by a customer while the server is running.
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Take the necessary ESD precautions.
See Prevent ESD Damage.
- On the drive filler you want to remove, complete the following tasks.
Caution - The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage the latch.
- Push the release button to open the latch and unlock the drive panel by moving the latch to the right.
- Grasp the latch and pull the filler out of the drive slot.
Caution - When you remove a drive filler, replace it with another filler or a drive. Otherwise, the server might overheat due to improper airflow.
- Install a drive or a replacement drive filler.