Installing A Hard Disk Drive; Installing A Simple-Swap Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive - IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 Installation Manual

Complete the following steps to install a DIMM:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
4. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal
5. Turn the DIMM so that the keys align correctly with the slot.
6. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the DIMM edges with the slots at
7. If you have other options to install, do so now.
8. Replace the cover. Go to "Completing the installation" on page 13.

Installing a hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that your server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
v The server comes with one integrated drive electronics (IDE) CD-ROM drive, one
v If you are installing a SCSI hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes

Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive

Complete the following steps to install a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive.
DIMM 4
page 7.
all external cables. Remove the cover.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open, and close the clips gently.
surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.
each end of the DIMM connector. 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. 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.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
1.44 MB diskette drive, and a serial advanced technology attachment (ATA) or
SCSI hard disk drive, depending on server model.
with your drive before installing it.
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Chapter 2. Installing options
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