Installing a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay

Additional 3.5-inch hard drives can also be installed in the server in the empty 5.25-inch drive bays. A 5.25-inch filler tray, three of which came installed in your server, is required for this type if installation.

To install a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay:

1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices.

2Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 22.)

3Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)

4Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover panel” on page 26.)

5Locate an available 5.25-inch drive bay.

6Grip the mounting rails firmly with thumb and index finger and pull the filler tray carefully straight out of the drive bay.

7Leave the mounting rails on the filler tray.

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