Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive - IBM System x3200 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap hard disk drives.
Before you install a hot-swap hard disk drive, read the following information:
v The hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA hard
v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10
v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap
Note: If you install the maximum number of hot-swap hard disk drives (four),
remove the EMC shield that is attached inside the lower bezel.
To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
2. Make sure that the drive tray handle is in the open position.
3. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay; then, carefully slide the
4. Rotate the drive tray handle to the closed position.
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disk drives; the two types cannot be combined.
minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each drive bay.
drive bays.
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.
drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive stops.