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1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.
3. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay.
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive
To install a 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following
steps:
Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the left bay.
Drive-tray assembly
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if
3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.
4. Insert the drive into the drive tray assembly.
5. Install the filler panel in the drive bay.
6. Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server.
7. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is
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on page 23.
a. Make sure that the tray handle is open (that is, horizontal to the drive).
b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.
d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.
e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is
operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit
continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk
drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 45.
on page 23.
necessary.
a. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
b. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the rear of the drive snaps
into place with the connector on the back plate.
operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit
SATA hard disk
drive back plate
Filler panel
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