Installing an internal removable flash drive

The server supports two internal removable flash drives that are installed in the USB connectors on the I/O board. You do not have to turn off the server to install an internal removable flash drive.

Locking

collar

To confirm that the server supports the flash drive that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

To install an internal removable flash drive, complete the following steps:

1.Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38.

2.Disconnect the power cable and remove the power supply that is closest to the USB connector that you plan to use.

3.Reach through the empty power-supply bay and make sure that the locking collar on the connector is pushed down to the unlocked position.

4.Insert the internal flash memory drive into the connector.

5.Pull up on the locking collar to lock the internal flash memory drive in place.

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IBM 71453RU manual Installing an internal removable flash drive