Owners Manual

Figure 46. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank
1. hard-drive blank 2. release button
Installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank (Front)
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Removing a hot-swap hard drive
The Nutanix Web GUI provides a feature to help locate a specific HDD. When the front LEDs are turned
on using the Nutanix Web GUI, the HDD or SSD you are trying to locate continues to blink as long as
there is I/O activity. The other HDDs or SSDs blink twice every second (in addition to blinking because of
I/O activity). The HDD or SSD you are trying to locate does not blink twice every second.
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.
NOTE: After the Nutanix Web GUI has prepared the disk for removal, you can remove it.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. If applicable, remove the bezel.
3. If applicable, remove the system cover to remove hot-swap drives inside your system. Follow the
procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
4. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. Wait until the indicators on the
hard-drive carrier signal that the hard drive can be removed safely. For more information, see the
documentation for the storage controller.
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