1. Check the drive status LED to verify that the drive is operating correctly.
• If the yellow drive status LED of a drive is lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced.
• If the green drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.
2. If the server is configured for RAID operation through a ThinkSystem RAID adapter, you might have to
reconfigure your disk arrays after you install drives. See the ThinkSystem RAID adapter documentation
for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ThinkSystem RAID
adapter.
2.5-inch drive cage assembly replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly.
Remove the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly
Follow instructions in this section to remove the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly.
About this task
Attention:
• Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 121 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 122 to ensure that
you work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 14.
• If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover,
or remove the server from the rack. See “Remove the server from rack” on page 124.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-BXei6L6c05osQVLt4w5XYx
• Youku: https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_59636529
Procedure
Step 1. Prepare your server.
a. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 225.
b. Remove all 2.5-inch hot-swap drives from the chassis. See “Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap
drive” on page 264.
c. Remove the front panel. See “Remove the front panel” on page 155.
Step 2. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
Step 3. Remove the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly.
a.
Unfasten the two thumb screws on the assembly to disengage it from the cross bar.
b.
Slide the assembly inward to disengage it from the chassis.
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