Installing Drives - Lenovo System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

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6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the

outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.

8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the

DIMM connector (see "System-board optional-device connectors" on page 32 for the locations of

the DIMM connectors).

9. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM

simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated

in the connector.

Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly

inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on

Installing drives

The types of drives that the server supports are described in this section.

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other information

that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported drives, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

• Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the

instructions in this chapter.

• The server supports one optional ultra-slim SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive.

• The server can support up to 16 2.5-inch drives, up to 32 1.8-inch drives, or a combination of both

2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drives, when you use the supported SAS/SATA backplane configurations

and/or required RAID Option Adapter additions. The server supports 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap

Installing optional devices