Installing a hard disk drive
Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
Note: The ID for an installed hard disk drive is on the front of the server next to the
bay that contains the drive.
Table 2. Locations of hard disk drive IDs
3.5-inch drive model servers
3.5-inch hard disk drive IDs
2.5-inch drive model servers
2.5-inch hard disk drive IDs
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive
Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all
power from the server before removing or installing a simple-swap hard disk drive.
To install a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.
Filler panel
Hard disk
drive assembly
SATA hard disk
drive back plate
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
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