Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive - IBM 88723RU User Manual

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:
v The server supports up to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap hard
v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/us/compat/.
v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.
v If a RAID controller is installed in the server, see the documentation that comes
v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating;
v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are
v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap
v Some filler panels come with a slim filler.
The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.
Filler panel
Drive-tray assembly
To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays.
3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any
4. Make sure that the tray handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive into the
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disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays.
with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.
mixing speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput
speed.
installing the server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before
installing the hard disk drives.
drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when performing any steps
that involve installing or removing cables.
Drive handle
(in open position)
on page 21.
unpainted surface on the outside of the serve; then, remove the hard disk drive
from the package.
hot-swap bay.