13. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover
facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
14. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and
make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable
connector on the system board.
15. Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the
drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 82.
To install a tape drive on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies,
complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power
supplies, please see the above sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
38).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the lower bezel” on page 42).
5. Remove the upper bezel (see “Removing the upper bezel” on page 43).
6. 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.
7. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that
comes with the drive.
Tape drive
Drive retainer clip
EMC filler
Figure 33. Tape drive installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
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