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v A non-hot-swap hard disk drive does not require a backplane or tray and it does
v A non-hot-swap hard disk drive has a jumper block on the rear. Install a jumper
v If you install only one hard disk drive, for faster startup, install it in the primary
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
To install a hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page iii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the filler panel from the applicable 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
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not have indicator LEDs. However, you must attach the blue rails that come with
the drive before installing it in the server.
in the cable-selection position of the jumper block. For details, see the notes
under step 4 on page 41, and the documentation that comes with the drive.
startup device bay. For hot-swap SCSI drives, the drive in bay 1 is the primary
startup device. For SATA drives, the drive in bay 2 is the primary startup device.
disk drive." If you are installing a non-hot-swap drive, go to "Installing a
non-hot-swap hard disk drive" on page 41.
provided with the adapter for information about installing a hard disk drive.
Drive bay 1
on page 29.
Note: To ensure 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.
operating correctly.
"Completing the installation" on page 53.
Drive bay 2
Filler panel
Hard disk drive
Drive tray
Drive tray handle
(in open position)
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