To install a simple-swap drive, complete the following steps:
Figure 67. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive installation
Step 1. Ensure that the tray handle is in the open position. Align the drive with the guide rails in the bay.
Then, gently push the drive into the bay until the drive stops.
Step 2. Close the tray handle to lock the drive in place.
After installing a simple-swap drive:
1. Continue to install additional simple-swap drives if necessary.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 178.
3. Check the simple-swap-drive activity LED on the front panel to verify that the drive is operating
correctly.
Simple-swap-drive
activity LED
Color
Description
Solid on Green
The simple-swap drive is active.
Off
None The simple-swap drive is not active.
4. If the server has the front door installed, close it.
5. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information,
see:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/RAID_setup.html
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