Replacing A Dvd Drive - IBM System x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 127. DVD drive filler panel installation
8. If you are instructed to return the DVD drive, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing a DVD drive

Use this information to replace a DVD drive.
About this task
The following notes describe the type of 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/systems/info/x86servers/
serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in
the documentation that comes with the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
To install an optional DVD drive, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the
ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source
is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a note of which
LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information
panel, on the light path diagnostics panel, and LEDs inside the server on the
system board.
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