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Figure 24. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch SSD into an SSD carrier
1. arrows (2) 2. SSD carrier
3. SSD 4. SSD connectors
5. connector alignment label
Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrier
1. Align the SSD with the SSD carrier so that the connectors on the SSD face up and match the connector alignment label on
the SSD carrier.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the SSD or the SSD carrier, do not use excessive force while installing the SSD
in the SSD carrier.
2. Slide the SSD into the SSD carrier until it is secured inside the SSD carrier.
Hard-drive/SSD backplane
The 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD system supports one hard-drive/SSD backplane. The following procedure is applicable to the 2.5
inch hard-drive/SSD configuration.
Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane
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.
1. Turn off the nodes using the operating system commands, or the iDRAC, or the CMC.
The sled is powered off when all the nodes are turned off.
2. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
CAUTION:
Note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you
can replace them in the same locations.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard-drive/SSD backplane, remove the hard
drives/SSDs from the sled before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
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