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DR Series DR4300e - Owner's Manual

DR4300e system overview Technical specifications Initial system setup and configuration Pre-operating system management applications
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications System Setup Dell Lifecycle Controller Boot Manager PXE boot
Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions Before working inside your system After working inside your system Recommended tools Front bezel (optional) System cover Cooling shroud Cooling fans Cooling-fan assembly System memory Processors and heat sinks PCIe card holder Cable retention bracket Integrated storage controller card Expansion cards and expansion card riser Internal dual SD module (optional) Network daughter card Internal USB memory key (optional) System battery Power supply units (PSU) System board Trusted Platform Module Hard drives Hard drive backplane SD vFlash card (optional) Control panel assembly
Using system diagnostics Jumpers and connectors Troubleshooting your system

Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

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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.
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CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
1.
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 66. Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

This figure shows removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

a.
hard drive blank
b.
release button

If applicable, install the front bezel.

Related tasks 
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Related references 
Safety instructions

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
1.
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Figure 67. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

This figure shows installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

a.
hard drive blank

If applicable, install the front bezel.

Related tasks 
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Related references 
Safety instructions

Removing a hot swappable hard drive or SSD

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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.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
If applicable, remove the bezel.
4.
Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.

For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.

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CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
1.
Press the release button to open the hard drive or SSD carrier release handle.
2.
Slide the hard drive carrier or SSD out of the hard drive slot.
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CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive or SSD slots must have hard drive or SSD blanks installed.
3.
If you are not replacing the hard drive or SSD immediately, insert a hard drive or SSD blank in the empty hard drive slot.
Figure 68. Removing a hot swappable hard drive or SSD

This figure shows removing a hot swappable hard drive or SSD.

a.
release button
b.
hard drive or SSD carrier
c.
hard drive or SSD carrier handle
Related tasks 
Before working inside your system
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Related references 
Safety instructions

Installing a hot-swap hard drive

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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 are shipped with your product.
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CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.
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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.
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CAUTION: Combining SAS and SATA hard drives in the same RAID volume is not supported.
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CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
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CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable hard drive is installed and the system is powered on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.
1.
If a hard drive blank is installed in the hard drive slot, remove it.
2.
Install a hard drive in the hard drive carrier.
3.
Press the release button on the front of the hard drive carrier and open the hard drive carrier handle.
4.
Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier connects with the backplane.
5.
Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
Figure 69. Installing a hot-swappable hard drive or SSD

This figure shows installing a hot-swappable hard drive or SSD.

a.
release button
b.
hard drive or SSD carrier
c.
hard drive or SSD carrier handle
Related tasks 
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
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