Media Devices; Slimline Media Devices - IBM IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275 Manual To The Installation

Media Devices

The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the media devices. Before performing
the following procedures, read the "Safety Notices" on page v.
Notes:
1. The two Slimline media bays can be used to house a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or diskette device. For the
location of the two media bays, see Appendix C, "System Locations", on page 59. However, if your
system has a CD-ROM device, place it in media bay 3. The optional media device bay can house a
SCSI media device, such as a DVD-RAM or tape drive.
2. Hot-swap devices are not supported in the media device bays.
Before performing this procedure, read the following:
v "Safety Notices" on page v
v "Laser Safety Information" on page vii

Slimline Media Devices

The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the Slimline media devices.
If the Slimline media device is a DVD-RAM, then a single-ended cable will be connected to the rear of the
media-bay-chassis backplane and routed through the system to a single-ended (SE) SCSI adapter. See
the following illustrations.
Notes:
1. If a Slimline diskette device is installed, it must be placed in the right device slot on the Model 275.
Having two diskette devices installed will result in an error.
2. Slimline media devices are not hot-swappable.
Removing a Slimline Media Device
To remove a Slimline media device, do the following:
1. Stop the system as described in "Stopping the System" on page 8.
2. Place the system into the service position as described in "Placing the Model 275 into the Service and
Operating Position" on page 6.
3. Disconnect the power source from the system.
Note: This system may be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that the power source to the system is completely disconnected.
4. Remove the front bezel as described in "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 11.
5. Push the blue plastic retaining tab away from the Slimline media device.
6. While holding the blue plastic retaining tab, grasp the device and pull it out of the system.
Replacing or Installing a Slimline Media Device
To replace or install a Slimline media device, do the following:
1. If necessary, while holding the blue plastic retaining tab, pull the filler panel out of the system.
2. Align the device with the Slimline media bay and push it into the system.
3. Return the system to the operating position as described in "Placing the Model 275 into the Service
and Operating Position" on page 6.
4. Replace the front bezel as described in "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 11
5. Start the system as described in "Starting the System" on page 7.
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