Removing A Storage Sled - Dell PowerEdge FX2 Owner's Manual

3. Align the compute sled with the bay in the enclosure.
4. Slide the sled into the enclosure until the sled connectors are firmly engaged with the midplane
connectors.
The sled handle rotates toward the enclosure as the sled slides into the enclosure.
5. Press the sled handle to closed position until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
Turn on the compute sled.

Removing a storage sled

Prerequisites
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.
CAUTION: Removing the storage sled from the enclosure when the storage sled is powered on
results in loss of data.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the storage sled locks, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to turn the
sled locks to lock or unlock positions.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Turn off the compute sled(s) to which the storage sled is mapped, by using the CMC, iDRAC, or the
sled power button.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the storage sled locks on the sled front panel to unlock position.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing the sled, install a sled blank. Operating the
enclosure for extended periods of time without a sled blank installed can cause the enclosure
to overheat.
2. Lift the sled release latches upward by 90 degrees, and holding it by the latches, pull the sled out of
the enclosure.
CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every time a
sled is removed from the enclosure.
3. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connectors.
Safety instructions.
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