Removing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive - IBM System x3650 M5 Installation And Service Manual

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.
5. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now.
6. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Use this information to remove a simple-swap hard disk drive.
About this task
You must turn off the server before removing simple-swap drives from the server.
To remove a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Attention:
v To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk
drive.
v To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for
more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed
in each bay.
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Pinch on the release latch and pull the hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
2.5-inch simple-swap
hard disk drive
Release latch
Figure 81. 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive removal
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