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v If you install only one hard disk drive, for faster startup, install it in the primary
v You do not have to set any jumpers or switches on the hard disk drives before
Removing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly
Before you can install a hard disk drive in the rear hard disk drive cage, you must
first remove this drive cage from the server.
To remove the rear hard disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
Rear hard disk
drive cage
Retention latch
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 9).
4. Open the drive-cage assembly retention latch; then, release the drive-cage
5. Lift the drive cage assembly out of the server.
6. Continue with "Installing the drive" on page 16.
configuration might cause unpredictable results. For a list of supported drives for
the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
startup device location; that is, the front drive cage. If you install a second hard
disk drive, install it in the rear drive cage.
you install the drives in the server.
on page 7.
all external cables.
assembly by sliding it slightly toward the front of the server.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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