IBM 704 manual Preinstallation Steps All Bays, Before you begin

Installing Internal Drives

Refer to the instructions that come with the SCSI device for more information about termination. Refer to the User's Reference for additional information about your server's SCSI subsystem.

Preinstallation Steps (All Bays)

Before you install drives in your PC Server 704, verify that you have all of the cables, drive trays, and any other equipment specified in the documentation that comes with the internal drive. You might also need to perform certain preinstallation activities. Some of the steps are required only during the initial installation of an option.

Before you begin:

Be sure you have:

ŸRead “Electrical Safety” on page 75 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page 77 (or your safety booklet).

ŸRead the documentation that comes with the internal drive.

ŸOpened the server cover (see “Preparing to Install Options” on page 78).

1.Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.

2.Touch the static-protective bag containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the bag.

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