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Installing an LFF non-hot-plug drive in the media drive bay
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.
Use the LFF drive enablement option to install non-hot-plug LFF SATA drives in the media bays.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
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.
•
If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
5.
Remove the front bezel.
6.
Remove the access panel.
7.
If installed, remove the air baffle.
8.
Remove the EMI shield.
9.
Slide the drive into the drive cage and secure it with the screws included in the option kit.
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