2.5-inch hot-swap drive 3.5-inch hot-swap drive
After you finish
1.  Install a new drive or drive filler to cover the drive bay. See 
“Install a hot-swap drive” on page 134.
2.  If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and 
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Demo video
Watch the procedure on YouTube
Install a hot-swap drive
Follow instructions in this section to install a hot-swap drive.
About this task
Attention: 
•  Read 
“Installation Guidelines” on page 47 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 48 to ensure that you 
work safely.
•  To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than two minutes 
without either a drive or a drive bay filler installed in each bay.
For a list of supported drives, see 
https://serverproven.lenovo.com/.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a 
component. 
•  Go to 
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr665v3/downloads/driver-list/ to 
see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
•  Go to 
“Update the firmware” on page 467 for more information on firmware updating tools.
Procedure
Step 1.  Touch the static-protective package that contains the new part to any unpainted surface on the 
outside of the server. Then, take the new part out of the package and place it on a static-protective 
surface.
Step 2.  Install the drive in the drive bay. 
a. 
Ensure that the drive tray handle is in the open position. Slide the drive into the drive bay 
until it snaps into position.
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