Removing A Hard Disk Drive; Installing A Hard Disk Drive - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Note: When you restart the server, you will be given the opportunity to import the
existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID SAS controller.

Removing a hard disk drive

To remove a hard disk drive from a hot-swap bay, complete the following steps.
3.5-inch drives
Tray handle
2.5-inch drives
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Move the handle on the drive to the open position (perpendicular to the drive).
3. Pull the hot-swap drive assembly from the bay.
4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap drive, follow all packaging

Installing a hard disk drive

Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
Hard disk drive
on page 87.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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