IBM System x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual page 60

v You can install up to three 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives in the
v You can install one 2.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives in bay 0 in the
v The simple-swap server models are available only in non-RAID configurations.
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
5. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay:
Figure 27. 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive installation
Figure 28. 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive installation
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server. Do not install hot-swap drives into a simple-swap server model, it is not
supported.
server. Do not install hot-swap drives into a simple-swap server model, it is not
supported.
protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied.
When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC shield and
filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event
that you later remove the device.
"Installation guidelines" on page 33.
all external cables.
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.
a. Grasp the black drive handle and slide the blue release latch to the right
and align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.