Hardware options installation 37
o
They must be either all hard drives or all solid state drives.
o Drives should be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives
are grouped together into the same drive array.
Installing a non-hot-plug drive
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Place the server on its side.
4. Remove the access panel (on page 17).
5. Remove the front bezel (on page 19).
6. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 20).
7. Remove the system air baffle (on page 21).
8. Disconnect all existing drive cage cables.
9. Remove the installed drive cage assembly.
10. Use the screws on the drive cage to install the drives.
To Next Page
Loading...
