Note: If you are installing an optional hard disk drive backplane, perform that task first. See “Install a hard
disk drive backplane (upper tray)” on page 57 or “Install a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)” on page 60.
Before installing a hard disk drive, make sure that it is compatible with both the server and its configuration.
See “Hard disk drive installation considerations” on page 64 for information.
Before you install a hard disk drive:
1. If the hard disk drive bay contains a filler, press the release tab and pull the filler from the bay.
Hard disk drive fillers can be of two types: single-bay fillers and four-bay fillers. If you remove a four-bay
filler and are not installing, four hard disk drives, you must install single-bay fillers in each of the empty
drive bays.
Complete the following steps to install a hard disk drive:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50952215
Note: NVMe drive bays can accept either SATA/SAS or NVMe drives.
Step 1. Determine the drive type that you can install in the bay (SATA/SAS or NVMe) based on labels
stenciled on the front of the server and any drive bay labels that might have been applied to the
front of the server. These labels correspond to the drive backplane types that are installed. The
drive type must match the drive bay type. Drive type information is available on the package that
contains the drive.
Step 2. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay.
If the server is operating (turned on), the green activity LED on the hard disk drive should light solid,
indicating that the drive is receiving power.
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