Removable media devices, Removing the tape drive blank, Installing a tape drive – HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server User Manual
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Removable media devices
A half-height SCSI tape drive or a half-height USB tape drive may be installed in the removable media
bay. A half-height CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, or DVD-R drive is not supported.
Removing the tape drive blank
1.
Unlock and open the tower bezel ("
Unlock and remove the tower bezel
) (tower servers
only).
CAUTION: Always populate each media bay with either a device or a blank. Proper airflow can only be
maintained when the bays are populated. Unpopulated drive bays can lead to improper cooling and
thermal damage.
2.
Pull the tape drive blank out of the chassis.
3.
Store the blank for later use.
Installing a tape drive
1.
Power down the server (on page
2.
Do one of the following:
— Unlock and remove the bezel ("
Unlock and remove the tower bezel
— Extend the server from the rack (on page
3.
Remove the access panel (on page
4.
Remove the processor air baffle ("
" on page
5.
Remove all expansion boards ("
NOTE: If you are installing a USB tape drive, you do not have to remove the system board. You can omit
steps 8 through 11.