Hard Disk Drives; Installing Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive - IBM xSeries 300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

10. Connect the internal cables to the adapter.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
12. Replace the cover on the server; then, install the server in the rack and

Hard disk drives

Depending on the model, your server supports two SCSI or two IDE hard disk
drives.

Installing or replacing a hard disk drive

Complete the following steps to install or replace a hard disk drive:
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 37.
1. Inspect the drive for any signs of damage.
2. Review the information in ""Safety information" on page 75", and "Before you
3. Check the instructions that come with the drive for more information about
4. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
5. Remove the server cover.
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Note: When installing an adapter into slot 2, skip steps a and d.
a. Open the adapter-retention latch by pushing the blue tab to release it.
Then, push the latch up to the full open position.
b. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the connector on the PCI riser-card.
c. Press the adapter firmly into the riser card connector.
Attention: When you install an adapter, be sure the adapter is correctly
seated in the riser-card connector before you turn on the server.
Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to the system board, the
riser card, or the adapter.
d. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place,
securing the adapter.
e. Replace the expansion-slot clip by sliding it down until it latches into place
and holds the adapter securely.
Attention: Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the
fans.
connect all external cables. For more information, see "Installing the cover" on
page 53, and the "Rack installation" flyer for instructions.
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
begin" on page 36.
installing your drive.
Notes:
a. If you are installing an IDE hard disk drive, you must set the drive to
primary (master) or secondary (subordinate), depending on the
configuration of your server. See the documentation that comes with the
drive for instructions.
b. If you are installing a SCSI hard disk drive, refer to the documentation that
comes with your drive before installing it.
and power cords.
Note: If you are replacing a failing hard disk drive, remove the fans behind the
drive bay in which you are working; then, disconnect the power and