Replacing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives - IBM System x3550 M5 Type 5463 Installation And Service Manual

Replacing hot-swap hard disk drives

Use this information to replace hot-swap hard disk drives.
About this task
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 hard disk drive.
For a list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in
v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have
v The hot-swap server models support up to eight 2.5-inch or three 3.5-inch
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see
To install a hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the bay 0
(upper-left).
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
2. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. Keep the filler panel in a
3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
4. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay:
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instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
the documentation that comes with the drive.
to set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA
hard disk drive, be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.
hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives.
protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied.
When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC shield and
filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event
that you later remove the device.
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us.
"Installation guidelines" on page 122.
safe place.
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.
a. Make sure that the tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position.
b. Align the drive with the guide rails in the bay.