Installing Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive - IBM eServer 135 xSeries User Reference Manual

• Check the instructions that come with the drive for more information about
installing your drive.

Installing or replacing a hard disk drive

Refer to the following illustration to install a hard disk drive.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 38.
Complete the following steps to install or replace a hard disk drive:
1. Review the information in "Safety information" on page 39.
2. If you are installing a non-hot-swap disk drive, turn off the server and all attached
devices.
3. Remove the filler panel or defective hard drive from one of the hard disk drive
bays.
4. Install the new hard disk drive in the drive bay:
a. Ensure that the tray handle is open (that is, perpendicular to the drive).
b. Align the rails on the drive assembly with the guide rails in the drive bay.
c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive connects to the
backplane.
d. Push the tray handle toward the closed position until it locks the drive in
place.
5. If you are installing a non-hot-swap disk drive, connect the external cables and
power cords; then, turn on the server.
6. Check the hard disk drive status indicators to verify that the hard disk drives are
operating properly. (See "Major components of the IBM xSeries 135 appliance
server" on page 34 for the location of the status indicators.)
• If the amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed.
• If the green light flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being
rebuilt.
• If the green light flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is
identifying the drive.
Slim filler
Filler panel
Hard disk drive
Drive tray
Drive tray handle
(in open position)
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