RDX docking stations, removable disk drives, and
power cable, for the 9009-41A, 9009-42A, or
9223-42H
Find information about removing and replacing internal RDX docking stations, removable disk drives, and
power cable in the IBM Power
®
System S914 (9009-41A), IBM Power System S924 (9009-42A), or IBM
Power System H924 (9223-42H) system.
Installing an external RDX docking station in the 9009-41A, 9009-42A, or
9223-42H
Find information about installing an external RDX docking station.
About this task
Keep in mind the following guidelines when you install the external RDX docking station:
• A rack shelf is not included with the external RDX docking station, feature code (FC) EUA4.
• The docking station can be rested on a flat surface in a rack or on a table top next to a rack.
• Ensure that the device is on a flat surface, is right side up, and is not likely to be bumped, dropped, or
otherwise damaged or jolted.
• If the docking station is placed by itself on a rack shelf, it has space on the sides of the device. No filler
panels are provided with the docking station.
• If the docking station is placed on a rack shelf, ensure that the docking station has sufficient air flow.
Also, ensure that it does not affect the air flow of the other systems in the rack.
• Do not block the fan on the rear of the docking station.
• The external RDX disk drive can be installed while the system is powered on and needs to be configured
following the installation.
To install the external docking station, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is
completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.
Attention:
• Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack,
or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from
damaging your hardware.
• When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is
used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock
when using or working on electrical equipment.
• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging
and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a
minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the
system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for
at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
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