7. Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly
installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.
8. Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on
page 24.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 65.
IDs for hot-swap drives
The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the
server. The following illustrations show the location of the IDs of the drives. The
ID numbers and the drive bay numbers are the same.
The following illustration shows the drive bay IDs on a 3.5-inch drive server
model.
The following illustration shows the drive bay IDs on a 2.5-inch drive server
model.
Installing 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
To install a 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drive, complete the following steps.
Note: If you install only one drive, you must install it in drive bay 0.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and “Installation
guidelines” on page 30.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.
4. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.
5. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
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