Removing an SSD storage tray

Use this information to remove an SSD storage tray.

The blade server has an SSD drive tray which contains two SSD storage bays for installing SSD storage drives. To remove an SSD storage tray, complete the following steps.

Graphic illustrating removal of an SSD storage tray.
  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit).
  3. Remove the cover from the blade server (see Removing the blade server cover).
  4. If an expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see Removing an optional expansion unit).
  5. Remove the front bezel from the blade server (see Removing the bezel assembly).
  6. Locate the SSD storage tray (see Blade server connectors).
  7. Remove any SSD storage drives from the SSD storage tray (see Removing a SSD storage drive).
    Attention: When you remove an SSD drive, use a felt-tip pen to write which SSD connector the drive was removed from on the drive label. Installing an SSD drive into a different SSD connector can damage the RAID configuration.
  8. Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the SSD storage tray to the blade server.
  9. Use your fingers to lift the SSD storage tray from the blade server.
  10. If you are instructed to return the storage drive, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.