IBM 71455DU manual Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:

vThe server supports up to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap hard disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays.

vFor a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

vInspect the drive tray for signs of damage.

vMake sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.

vIf a RAID controller is installed in the server, see the documentation that comes with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.

vAll hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating; mixing speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput speed.

vTo minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are installing the server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before installing the hard disk drives.

vYou do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when performing any steps that involve installing or removing cables.

vSome filler panels come with a slim filler.

The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.

Filler panel

Drive-tray assembly

Drive handle

(in open position)

To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

1.Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 21.

2.Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays.

3.Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the serve; then, remove the hard disk drive from the package.

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