1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 31).
4. Remove the CD or DVD drive from the server (see "Removing the CD or DVD
5. Remove the front hard disk drive cage from the server (see "Removing the front
6. Disconnect the power cable and the signal cable from the hard disk drive.
7. Place the drive-cage assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
8. Remove the four drive mounting screws from the sides of the drive cage and
9. If you are instructed to return the drive, follow all packaging instructions, and
Installing the front hard disk drive
Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
To install the front hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Hard disk drive
on page 29.
external cables; then, remove the server from the rack.
drive" on page 36).
hard disk drive cage assembly" on page 53).
slide the drive out of the cage.
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Hard disk drive
tray assembly
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