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v The hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA hard
v The sequence for installing the hard disk drives is to install the drives starting
v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.
v All hot-swap drives must have the same throughput speed rating; mixing speed
v The drive ID for each hot-swap hard disk drive is printed on the bezel.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap
v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10
v See the documentation for your RAID controller for instructions for installing a
v For TD100 (Machine Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429), if you want to install the
v Remove any dust shields from the signal cable connectors before installing the
Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.
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 bezel and cover. See "Removing the bezel" on page 24 and
3. Remove the EMC shield 1 from the bay in which you want to install the drive.
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
5. Install the hard disk drive 2 in the hot-swap bay:
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disk drives; do not mix SAS and SATA drives.
from the top bay (bay 4) and go down to the bottom bay (bay 11).
ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput speed.
drive bays.
minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each drive bay.
hard disk drive.
maximum number (eight) of hot-swap drives, you need the 4-drive backplane
option kit.
signal cables.
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
on page 20.
"Removing the side cover" on page 25 for instructions.
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.
a. Make sure that the drive tray handle 4 is open.
b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
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