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v If you install only one hard disk drive, install it in drive bay 1. The drive in bay 1
v If you are installing a hot-swap drive, continue with "Installing a hot-swap hard
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Before you install a hot-swap hard disk drive, review the following information:
v Inspect the drive tray for any signs of damage.
v Ensure that the drive is installed in the tray correctly.
v If your server has an optional RAID adapter installed, see the documentation
Complete the following steps to install a hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive:
1. Review the safety information beginning on page v, and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the filler panel from the appropriate drive bay.
3. Install the new hard disk drive in the drive bay:
4. Check the hard disk drive status LED and activity LED to verify that the drive is
5. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive
Before you install a non-hot-swap hard disk drive, review the following information:
v See the documentation that comes with the drive for any cabling instructions.
v Route the cable before you install the drive. Do not block the airflow from the
is the primary boot device.
disk drive". If you are installing a non-hot-swap drive, go to "Installing a
non-hot-swap hard disk drive".
provided with the adapter for information about installing a hard disk drive.
Drive bay 1
Drive bay 2
on page 11.
Note: To ensure adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more
than two minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed
in each bay.
operating correctly.
"Completing the installation" on page 27.
fans.
Filler panel
Hard disk drive
Drive tray
Drive tray handle
(in open position)
Chapter 2. Installing options
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