IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series, Quick Installation Manual

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Figure 31. Drive locations in a 5U expansion enclosure
The drive slots must be populated sequentially, starting from the back-left corner position (slot 1,
grid A1). Sequentially install the drive in the slots from left to right and back row to front. Always
complete a full row before you install drives in the next row.
For example, in Figure 32 on page 45, the drives are installed correctly. Drives are installed in slots
1 -14 of row A and the installation continues in slot 15 in row B.
Figure 32. Correct drive installation
In Figure 33 on page 45, the drives are not installed correctly. Slot 1 (A1) does not contain a drive.
In addition, drives are installed in row B even though row A contains empty drive slots.
Figure 33. Incorrect drive installation
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the
enclosure. Wear an anti-static wrist strap to remove the drive from the package.
5. Ensure that the drive handle ( 1 in Figure 34 on page 46) of the drive assembly is in the open
(unlocked) position.
6. Align the drive carrier into the appropriate drive slot.
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