Installing A Hard Disk Drive; Installing A 3.5-Inch Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive - IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 User Manual

10. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corner, and insert it in the
11. If you have another adapter to install, do so now. Otherwise, continue with step
12. If any cables must be connected to an adapter, connect them. Route these
13. Align the tabs on the PCIe adapter bay cover with the holes on the expansion
14. Install the PCIe adapter bay cover screws.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 45.

Installing a hard disk drive

The dx360 M3 server configurations support installation of four hard disk drive
types. The following sections describe the installation of each type of hard disk
drive.

Installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive

Note: The following illustration shows how to install a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk
drive in a 3U chassis.
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9. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set any jumpers or
switches.
two-slot riser card. Align the adapter with the connector on the riser card; then,
press the adapter firmly into the connector.
12.
cables through the hole at the side of the expansion enclosure.
enclosure; then, slide the PCIe adapter bay cover toward the rear of the
expansion enclosure until it stops.