IBM x3200 M3 7327 User Manual

Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive
This procedure applies only to server models that have simple-swap SATA hard disk
drives.
Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all
power from the server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.
To remove a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 141.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the lower bezel” on page 147).
4. Pull the loops of the drive assembly that is to be removed toward each other;
then, pull the assembly out of the bay.
Bezel
5. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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IBM x3200 M3 7327 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Tower
Processor Sockets	1
Chipset	Intel 3420
Memory	Up to 32 GB
Memory Slots	4
Storage	Up to 8 TB
Hard Drive Bays	4
Processor	Intel Xeon 3400 series
Memory Type	DDR3
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	4
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Drive Bays	4 total (3.5-inch)