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v Check the instructions that come with the drive to see whether you need to set
v Diskette drives, tape drives, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD drives are examples of
v The integrated IDE controller in your server supports the connection of up to two
v You can install a 3.5-in. slim-high or 5.25-in. half-high removable-media drive,
v The server supports only one diskette drive.
v To install a 3.5-in. drive in a 5.25-in. bay, you must use the 5.25-in. conversion
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
v For a complete list of supported options for your server, go to
Installing a drive in bay 2 or 4
Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 2 or 4:
any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SCSI device, be sure
to set the SCSI ID for that device.
removable-media drives. You can install removable-media drives in bays 1, 2, 3,
and 4 only.
IDE devices.
such as a tape backup drive, CD-RW, or DVD drive, in bay 2.
kit. Contact IBM to order the conversion kit.
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 option.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 13.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 15).
4. Remove the support bracket (see "Removing and installing the support
bracket" on page 17).
5. Remove the bezel (see "Removing the bezel" on page 16).
6. 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.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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