Installing an optical drive
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following tools available:
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Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
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T-15 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
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If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
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5.
Remove the front bezel.
6.
Remove the access panel.
7.
If installed, remove the air baffle.
8.
Remove the EMI shield.
9.
Install the optical drive bracket.
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