IBM IntelliStation M Pro User Manual page 64

v Some models come with an optional internal drive-bay bracket for the installation
v Four SATA hard disk drives can be installed in the computer in bays 2, 3, 4, and
v SAS or Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives can be installed in bays 2, 4, and 5.
v There are three SATA hard disk drive connectors on the system board.
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the computer are
v For a complete list of supported options for the computer, go to
Installing a removable media drive in bay 2
To install a drive in bay 2, complete the following steps:
Note: When installing options, you might find it easier to work with the computer
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of a fifth drive (bay 5). Only one drive can be installed in this drive-bay bracket.
5. Install the SATA drives in this sequence: bay 4, bay 2, bay 3, and bay 5.
Install SAS or Ultra320 SCSI drives in this sequence: bay 4, 2, and 5.
Note: If you install the fourth SATA drive, you will need to install the optional
ServeRAID-7t S-ATA controller. All SATA drives must then be connected to
the ServeRAID-7t S-ATA controller, instead of the system board. The
system board cannot support a fourth SATA drive. The optional
ServeRAID-7t S-ATA controller comes with two additional cables. See the
optional ServeRAID-7t S-ATA controller documentation for cabling
instructions.
protected by having all bays and PCI slots covered or occupied. When you install
a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the
PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the drive or adapter.
http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/; then, select your country and navigate to the
list of options for the computer.
lying on its side.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, the Installation guidelines
on page 35, and the documentation that comes with the drive.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external
cables and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 41).
4. Remove the bezel (see "Removing the bezel" on page 42).
5. Remove the internal drive-bay bracket (see "Removing the internal drive-bay
bracket" on page 43).