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

Installing a disk drive cage assembly
Installing a 3.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To install a 3.5-inch 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. Slide the drive cage assembly forward until it seats in the server.
3. Replace the 3.5-inch backplane or backplate. (See “Installing the hot swap
backplane or simple swap backplate” on page 133).
4. Reinstall the removed drives, see “Installing a hard disk drive” on page 105.
5. Install the cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 98).
6. Slide the server into the rack.
7. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed.
8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
130 IBM System x3550 Type 7978 and 1913: Problem Determination and Service Guide