Attention: 
•  Read “Installation guidelines” on page 57 to ensure that you work safely.
•  Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static- 
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with 
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
The following notes describe the type of drives that your server supports and other information that you must 
consider when you install a drive.
•  For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see: 
https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/ 
serverproven/index.shtml
•  The drive bays are numbered to indicate the installation order (starting from number “0”). Follow the 
installation order when you install a drive. See “Front view” on page 16.
•  The drives in a single RAID array must be the same type, same size, and same capacity.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available: 
•  YouTube: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc
•  Youku: https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_59636516
Procedure
Step 1.  If the drive bay has a drive filler installed, remove it. Keep the drive filler in a safe place for future 
use.
Step 2.  Install the hot-swap drive. 
Figure 52. Hot-swap drive installation
a. 
Ensure that the tray handle is in the open position. Slide the drive into the drive bay until it 
snaps into position.
b. 
Close the tray handle to lock the drive in place.
After you finish
1.  Install other drives or drive fillers if necessary.
Note: All the drive bays must be occupied. This means that each bay must have a drive or drive filler 
installed.
2.  Close the front door; then, use the key to lock the server cover.
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