Steps
1. Align the edge of the MEST opposite to the screw hole end, with the slot on the sled front panel.
2. Align the screw hole on the tag with the screw hole on the sled front panel and install the screw to
secure the tag to the sled front panel.
3. Close the drive drawer handle.
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Hard drive/SSD assembly
Your storage sled supports up to sixteen 2.5 inch SAS/SATA hard drives/SSDs.
The hard drive assembly consists of the following:
• Hard drive/SSD
• Hot swap drive rails that fit in the drive slots, and into which the drive is installed
• Screws securing the drive to the drive rails
Removing a hard drive/SSD assembly
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
CAUTION: Do not keep the drive drawer open for more than three minutes.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Using the management software like OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA), prepare the hard
drive/SSD for removal.
If the hard drive/SSD is online, the drive indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. You can remove
the hard drive/SSD when the drive indicator turns off.
3. Open the drive drawer.
Steps
1. Press the release tab of the hard drive/SSD that you want to remove.
The drive rail release handle slides out of the drive slot.
NOTE: The hard drive/SSD release tabs are located on top of the drive drawer. The drive slot
number near each release tab indicates the release tab for the drive in the slot.
CAUTION: Exercise caution when you pull out the hard drive/SSD assembly, because excess
force can cause the drive assembly to fall. It is recommended that you support the bottom of
the drive assembly with one hand while holding the drive release handle with the other hand.
2. Holding the drive rail release handle, pull the hard drive/SSD assembly out of the drive slot.
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