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4. You can install the Linux operating system on bare metal systems, or on non-virtualized systems. For
these systems, the operating system runs directly on the Open Power Abstraction Layer (OPAL)
firmware. For more information about installing the Linux operating system on bare metal systems,
see Installing Linux on bare metal systems(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
linuxonibm/liabw/liabwkickoff.htm).
Installing a disk drive in the 8348-21C
Learn how to install a disk drive in the IBM Power
About this task
The drive might be a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD).
Installing a front drive in the 8348-21C
Learn how to install a front drive in the IBM Power System S812LC (8348-21C) system.
About this task
You can install front disks with the system is powered on and running.
Procedure
1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
Attention:
v Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware
to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
v When using an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used
for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using
or working on electrical equipment.
v If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and
installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of
5 seconds.
2. Unlock the drive tray handle by pushing the handle release (A) in the direction shown. The handle
(B) snaps out towards you. If the handle does not snap out all the way, the drive tray does not slide
out of the system, as shown in Figure 9 on page 12.
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System S812LC (8348-21C) system.
Installing and configuring the system
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