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Proceed to the procedure for verifying the disk drive or solid-state drive installation. For instructions, go
to “Verifying that the new disk drive or solid-state drive is installed and operational” on page 15.
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 5887 disk drive
enclosure
Complete the following steps to install a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 5887 disk drive enclosure:
1. With the handle in the unlocked position, see Figure 6, support the bottom of the drive as you align it
with the guide rails in the expansion unit.
Note: Do not hold the drive only by the handle. Support the drive by holding the drive by its sides.
2.
Slide the drive halfway into the 5887 disk drive enclosure.
3. On the Verify Device Concurrent Add display, verify that the selected drive is the drive you want to
replace, then press Enter.
4.
When the identify LED flashes, slide the drive into the 5887 disk drive enclosure until the drive stops.
Important: When installing a drive, ensure that the drive is fully seated and is all the way into the
enclosure.
5. Rotate the handle to the locked position.
6.
On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive.
Proceed to the procedure for verifying the disk drive or solid-state drive installation. For instructions, go
to “Verifying that the new disk drive or solid-state drive is installed and operational” on page 15.
Installing a solid-state drive in the EDR1 PCIe storage enclosure
Complete the following steps to install a solid-state drive in the EDR1 PCIe storage enclosure:
1. With the handle in the unlocked position, align the solid-state drive with the guide rails in the
enclosure. See Figure 7 on page 15.
Note:
Do not hold the solid-state drive only by the handle. Support the drive by holding the drive by
its sides.
2. Slide the drive halfway into the EDR1 PCIe storage enclosure.
Figure 6. Installing the disk drive in the 5887 disk drive enclosure
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