Removing An Optional Dvd Drive - IBM x3250 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Attention:
server cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk
drive.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the "Installation
2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.
3. Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay:

Removing an optional DVD drive

To remove a DVD drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page vii and
Drive-tray assembly
Drive handle
(in open position)
To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
guidelines" on page 127.
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for
more than 10 minutes without either a drive or filler panel installed in each bay.
a. Make sure that the tray handle is open (that is, perpendicular to the front of
the drive).
b. Remove the filler panel from the bay.
c. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
d. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.
e. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.
f. Check the hard disk drive status LED to make sure that the hard disk drive is
operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit
continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk
drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.
Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID
adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard
disk drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional
information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the
ServeRAID adapter.
"Installation guidelines" on page 127.
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