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1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see "Removing
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the blade server cover (see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 17
5. If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove it (see "Removing an optional
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the storage drive to any
7. Open the storage drive release lever on the system board; then, put the drive
8. Lock the storage drive into place by making sure that the storage drive release
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 30.
Installing a hot-swap storage drive
Use these instructions to install hot-swap storage devices, such as SAS storage
drives, in the blade server.
Notes:
1. The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap storage drive in a
2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
3. You must have a SAS interface card installed to control the storage drives. This
The blade server (machine type 8028) has two storage bays for installing hot-swap
storage devices, such as SAS storage drives. One storage drive might already be
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BladeCenter HS12 Type 8014 or 8028: Installation and User's Guide
page 15.
the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 16 for instructions).
for instructions).
expansion unit" on page 18).
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface
on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the storage drive from
the package.
into the storage bay and push it, from the rear edge of the drive, into the
connector until the drive moves past the storage drive release lever and is
firmly seated in the connector.
Attention: Do not press on the top of the drive. Pressing on the top might
damage the drive.
lever is secure.
blade server.
interface card comes preinstalled in the blade server.
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