Removing A Simple-Swap Sata Drive - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual
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The following illustrations show the supported combination of drive backplane
configurations that you can use to support 24 drives:
Removing a simple-swap SATA drive
To remove a simple-swap SATA drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see "Safety" on page vii
2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 17) and all attached
3. Remove the 4x2.5-inch filler panel.
4. Grasp the black drive handle and press down on the blue release latch and
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System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Problem Determination and Service Guide
This configuration consists of two 4x2.5-inch drive backplanes and two
8x1.8-inch drive backplanes and requires six SAS signal cables.
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This configuration consists of one 8x2.5-inch drive backplane and two
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This configuration consists of three 8x1.8-inch drive backplanes and requires six
SAS signal cables. You can also install the optional simple-swap 2.5-inch SATA
drive kit in this configuration.
and "Installation guidelines" on page 261.
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
slide the drive out of the drive bay.
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