IBM x3100 M5 Type 5457 Installation And Service Manual page 236

Figure 120. 3.5" hot swap hard disk drive removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies
4. Grasp the handle of the drive assembly that is to be replaced and pull the
5. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging
Replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive:
This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.
If you are replacing a drive, make sure that:
v The hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA hard
v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10
v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap
To install a hot-swap hard disk drive on the 5U server model that have hot-swap
power supplies, complete the following steps.
The following illustration shows the installation of a 2.5" hot swap hard disk for
5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.
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3.5-inch hot-swap
hard disk drive
assembly out of the bay.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
disk drives; the two types cannot be combined.
minutes without at least one hard disk drive installed in the drive bay.
drive bays.
Activity LED Error LED
(green) (yellow)
Drive handle