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Step 7.
Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of
the DIMM connector (see
of the DIMM connectors).
Step 8.
Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly
seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly
inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.
Step 9.
Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
Step 10. Replace the cover (see
Step 11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Use this information to remove a hot-swap hard disk drive.
Attention:
• To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully
closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
• To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes
without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
• Before you make changes to disk drives, disk drive controllers (including controllers that are integrated on
the system board), disk drive backplanes, or disk drive cables, back up all important data that is stored on
hard disks.
• Before you remove any component of a RAID array, back up all RAID configuration information.
To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Step 1.
Read the safety information that begins on
417.
Step 2.
Make sure you save the data on your drive, especially if it is part of a RAID array, before you remove
it from the server.
Step 3.
Slide the release latch (orange) gently to the left to unlock the drive handle.
Figure 39. Hot-swap hard disk drive removal
Step 4.
Grasp the handle and slide the drive out of the drive bay.
If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials
for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Use this information to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.
The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that
you must consider when you install a hard disk drive.
• Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this chapter.
"System-board optional device connectors" on page 22
"Installing the cover" on page
"Safety" on page v
425).
and
"Installation guidelines" on page
.
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