Installing A Sata Hard Disk Drive - IBM 4348 Installation Manual

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6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
7. Slide the tape drive into the drive cage from the front of the server; then,
8. Secure the tape drive to the chassis with the supplied screws.
9. Connect the tape drive cable to the tape drive connector on the system board.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 25.

Installing a SATA hard disk drive

The server comes with one Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive installed. Before you
install a SATA hard disk drive, read the following information:
v Read the documentation that comes with the drive for cabling instructions.
v Route the cable before you install the drive. Do not block the airflow from the fan.
v The server supports two SATA hard disk drives.
To install a SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 or 5, complete the following steps:
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EMC shield
metal surface on the server; then, remove the tape drive from the package and
place it on a static-protective surface.
connect the SATA cable to the tape drive.
Note: Each SATA drive comes with a cable. If you install an additional SATA
drive, you will need an additional cable.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the "Installation
guidelines" on page 7.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 10).

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