Installing Drives - IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251 Installation And User Manual

10. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure

Installing drives

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported
drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in
v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to
v The server supports four 2.5-inch or two 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives or
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6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
8. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see "System-board optional-device
connectors" on page 25 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: 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.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 53.
in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
the documentation that comes with the drive.
set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA
hard disk drive, be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.
two 3.5-inch simple-swap hard drive disk drives.