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installed in the blade server in storage bay 0. If the blade server is equipped with
one storage drive, you can install an additional drive in storage bay 1. These two
SAS hard disk drives support RAID 0 and RAID 1 (use to implement and manage
a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) level-1 array). See "Configuring a
SAS RAID array" on page 42 for information about SAS RAID configuration.
To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Identify the blade server storage bay (hot-swap storage bay 0 or hot-swap
3. If a storage-bay filler is installed, remove it from the blade server by lifting the
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any
5. Open the release lever on the hot-swap hard disk drive and slide the drive into
6. Lock the hard disk drive into place by closing the release lever.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 30.
Installing a memory module
Use these instructions to install memory modules in the blade server.
The following notes describe the types of direct inline memory modules (DIMMs)
that the blade server supports and other information that you must consider when
you install DIMMs:
Note:
1. The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the
2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
v The system board has DIMM connectors.
v The server supports two-way memory interleaving.
page 15.
storage bay 1) in which the hard disk drive will be installed.
release levers and pulling it away from the blade server.
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface
on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the hard disk drive from
the package.
the storage bay until it is firmly seated in the connector.
system board.
Hot-swap storage bay 1
Hot-swap storage bay 0
Storage drive
release handle
Hot-swap
storage drive
Chapter 3. Installing options
Storage
drive filler
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