Installing A Hard Disk Drive - IBM 7947E3U User Manual

To install a virtual media key, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 44).
4. Align the mounting bracket on the rear of the virtual media key with the
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 111.

Installing a hard disk drive

The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of
supported drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in this server.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
v The server supports eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives installed on
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external cables (see "Turning off the server" on page 22).
mounting tab and slide it down the tab onto the virtual medial key connector on
the system board. Press the virtual media key down into the connector until it is
firmly seated on the system board.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 2.5-inch drives. An optional 4-drive-bay kit is
available for 12-drive-capable server models. For a list of supported 2.5-inch hard
disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.