IBM 88743RU User Guide - Page 42
Installing, hot-swap, drive
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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v The server supports up to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap hard disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage. v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray. v If a RAID controller is installed in the server, see the documentation that comes with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive. v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating; mixing speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput speed. v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are installing the server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before installing the hard disk drives. v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when performing any steps that involve installing or removing cables. v Some filler panels come with a slim filler. The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. Filler panel Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 21. 2. Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays. 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the serve; then, remove the hard disk drive from the package. 30 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide