Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X09, Maintenance Manual

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After installing the optical drive or tape drive, complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts
replacement” on page 178.
Simple-swap drive replacement
Use this information to remove and install a simple-swap drive.
Notes:
• This section applies only to server models that support simple-swap drives.
• The term “simple-swap drive” refers to all the supported types of simple-swap hard disk drives and
simple-swap solid-state drives.
• You must turn off the server before installing or removing a simple-swap drive to avoid data loss.
• Use any documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic. Ensure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the
documentation that comes with the drive.
• The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive
bays covered or occupied. The vacant bays are either covered by an EMI-protective panel or occupied by
drive fillers. When installing a drive, save the removed drive filler in case that you later remove the drive
and need the drive filler to cover the place.
Remove a simple-swap drive
Use this information to remove a simple-swap drive.
“ Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 59
“ Power off
the server
for this task”
on page 12
“ ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 60
Before removing a simple-swap drive:
1. Ensure that you have back up data on your drive, especially if it is part of a RAID array.
• Before you make changes to drives, drive backplanes, or drive cables, back up all important data that
is stored on the drives.
• Before you remove any component of a RAID array, back up all RAID configuration information.
2. If the server is installed in a rack, extend the server from the rack.
3. If the server has the front door installed, open it.
To remove a simple-swap drive, complete the following steps:
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