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Hot-plug sata and sas hard drives – HP ProLiant ML310 G2 Server User Manual

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Hardware Options Installation

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Hot-Plug SATA and SAS Hard Drives

Hot-plug SATA and hot-plug SAS hard drives can be used interchangeably when
a SAS controller is installed. The SATA controller is embedded, but before
installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive, install the SAS controller ("SAS
Controller
" on page

50

).

To remove the component:

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage,

do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a
component or a blank.

1. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs

("Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations" on page

18

, "Hot-Plug

SCSI Hard Drive LEDs" on page

17

).

2. Back up all server data on the hard drive.

3. Disconnect the cables from the hot-plug SATA or SAS drive cage.

4. Remove the hard drive.

To replace the component:

1. Remove the existing hard drive blank or hard drive from the drive bay.