Installing A Drive In Bay 1, 2, 3, Or 4 - IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

v If you have only one IDE device on a cable, it must be set as a primary device.
v If two IDE devices are used on a single cable, one must be designated as the
v If two IDE devices are on a single cable and only one is a hard disk drive, the
v You must also set the SCSI ID for any SCSI device that you install in your server.

Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4

Do the following to install a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4:
Attention: When handling static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 38.
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primary device and the other as the secondary device; otherwise, the server
might not recognize some of the IDE devices. The primary and secondary
designation is determined by switch or jumper settings on each IDE device.
hard disk drive must be set as a primary device.
Each SCSI device has its own methods and considerations for setting the SCSI
ID. See the instructions that come with the SCSI device for details about setting
the SCSI ID for the SCSI device.
1. Read the information in "Preinstallation steps" on page 48.
2. Turn off the server and attached devices and disconnect the external cables
and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover. See "Removing the side cover" on page 40 for details.
4. Remove the frame-support bracket. See "Removing the frame-support bracket"
on page 41.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the server.
Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.