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10. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the
DIMM, and then reinsert it.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 45.
Installing drives
The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported
drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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To confirm that the server supports the drive that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
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Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions
in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in
the documentation that comes with the drive.
v
Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
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Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to
set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SATA hard disk
drive, be sure to set the SATA ID for that device.
v The server supports four 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives or two 3.5-inch
simple-swap hard drive disk drives.
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The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or
occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC
shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI adapter or PCI Express adapter slot
cover in the event that you later remove the device.
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive
Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all power from the
server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.To install a
simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Notes:
1. If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.
2. 3TB hard disk drives are not supported in OS 4690.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Make sure that the server top cover is in place and fully closed.
3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
all external cables.
4. Remove the filler panel from the bay.
5. Install the hard disk drive:
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To install a 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive, pull the loops of the drive
tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive
connects to the backplate. Release the loops of the drive tray.
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