IBM System x3550 Type 7978 - Removing a Disk Drive Cage Assembly

Removing a disk drive cage assembly
Removing a 3.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 3.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
3.5" drive cage
Mounting screws
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 95
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 98).
3. Remove the drives from the server (see “Removing a hard disk drive” on page
103).
4. Remove the backplane or backplate. (See “Removing the hot swap backplane
or simple swap backplate” on page 131).
5. Remove the three mounting screws; then, slide the drive cage assembly forward
out of the server.
Removing a 2.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 2.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 95
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 98).
3. Remove the drives from the server (see “Removing a hard disk drive” on page
103).
128 IBM System x3550 Type 7978 and 1913: Problem Determination and Service Guide