IBM E Server x336 Series, Option Installation Manual

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
If you are installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive, continue with “Installing a 2.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drive.” If you are installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap drive, go to
“Installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 26.
Installing a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive
Complete the following steps to install a 2.5-inch hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive.
Filler panel
Drive-tray assembly
Drive handle
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 13.
2. Remove the filler panel from the drive bay.
Note: To make sure there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the
server for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler
panel installed in each bay.
3. Place the drive handle in the open position and slide the drive into the bay.
4. Close the drive handle.
5. Check the hard disk drive status LED and activity LED to verify that the drive is
operating correctly.
6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
7. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 44.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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