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.
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- Install a drive or a replacement drive filler.
See Install a Drive Filler or Install a Drive.