Intel AXX6DRV3GEXP User Manual

8 Intel® Server Chassis SC5400 Installation
Four-drive Upgrade Drive Cage Installation
Perform the steps below to install the following:
 Four-drive Fixed Drive Cage
 Four-drive SAS Hot Swap Drive Cage (AXX4DRV3G or AXX4DRV3GEXP)
NOTE
If you are performing a six-drive upgrade drive cage installation, refer to “Six-
drive Upgrade Drive Cage Installation” for install instructions.
1. Loosen screw and remove the placeholder grill from the 4-drive bay slot of the chassis.
Figure 4. Removing Grill

Intel AXX6DRV3GEXP Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	AXX6DRV3GEXP
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warnings and Cautions

Before You Begin

About the Drive Cage Upgrade Kits

Details the types of drive cage upgrade kits compatible with Intel® Server Chassis SC5400 models.

Kit Contents Lists

Provides a detailed list of all components included in each specific drive cage upgrade kit.

Tools and Supplies Needed

Lists the necessary tools and anti-static supplies required for the drive cage installation process.

How to use this Guide

Offers guidance on navigating the manual and locating specific installation instructions for different configurations.

Intel® Server Chassis SC5400 Installation

Remove the Access Cover

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the main access cover of the server chassis.

Remove the Bezel Assembly

Procedure for detaching the front bezel assembly to gain access to internal components.

Remove Hot Swap Fans

Instructions for removing hot-swap fans, typically located behind the drive cages, for installation access.

Four-drive Upgrade Drive Cage Installation

Guide for installing either a fixed or SAS hot-swap drive cage for four drives.

Make Backplane Cable Connections: For a four-drive expander backplane

Details connecting power, data, and IPMB cables to a 4-drive expander backplane.

Make Backplane Cable Connections: For a four-drive non-expander backplane

Details connecting power, data, SES, IPMB, and SGPIO cables to a 4-drive non-expander backplane.

For a four-drive SAS hot swap drive cage installation

Specific cable connection instructions for a 4-drive SAS hot-swap drive cage.

Six-drive Upgrade Drive Cage Installation

Guide for installing a SAS hot-swap drive cage for six drives.

Make Backplane Cable Connections: For a six-drive SAS/SATA Backplane Non-expander installation

Details connecting power, data, IPMB, SES, and SGPIO cables for a 6-drive non-expander backplane.

Make Backplane Cable Connections: For a six-drive SAS Expander Backplane installation

Details connecting power, data, and IPMB cables for a 6-drive SAS expander backplane.

Make Server Board/RAID Controller Card Connections

Instructions for connecting backplane cables to the server board or RAID controller card.

Reinstall Hot Swap Fans

Procedure for re-installing the hot swap fans after component installation.

Install Hot Swap Hard Drives

Steps for installing SAS or SATA hard drives into the hot-swap drive cages.

Install Fixed Hard Drives

Steps for installing SAS or SATA hard drives into the fixed drive cages.

Replace Bezel Assembly

Instructions for reattaching the front bezel assembly to the server chassis.

Replace Access Cover

Procedure for re-installing the main access cover onto the server chassis.