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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers
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Installing or Replacing Hard Disk Drives on the E-Series Servers
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Step 5
(Optional) If there is a hard disk drive, use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the hard disk
drive assembly.
Step 6
(Optional) To remove the faulty hard disk, pull the handle of the hard disk drive assembly and slide out
the hard disk drive.
Step 7
Slide the new hard disk drive into the E-Series Server until it clicks into place.
Step 8
Tighten the captive screws on the new hard disk drive assembly. Make sure that the HDDs are firmly
secure to the carrier to avoid rattling during operation.
Step 9
Replace the faceplate.
Step 10
Restart the E-Series Server.
Step 11
Configure the new HDD as the new hotspare disk drive. For the configuration procedure, see the
GUI
Configuration Guide for UCS E-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller.
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Captive screws on hard disk drive assembly
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