Install The Hard Drives - Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 Service Manual

Remove and replace assemblies

Install the hard drives

Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.4 Service Procedures Guide
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Figure 8 Removing a hard drive
3. If you are not replacing the hard drive immediately, insert a hard drive blank in
the empty hard drive slot to maintain proper system cooling.
Before you begin
CAUTION
Before attempting to remove or install a hard drive while the system is running,
see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host
adapter is configured correctly to support hard drive removal and insertion.
CAUTION
Mixing hard drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not
supported.
CAUTION
SATA hard drives are not supported in the DP4400.
CAUTION
When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully installed.
Inserting a hard drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a partially
installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and
make it unusable.
CAUTION
To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive
installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.