1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 23.2. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.3. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay.a. Make sure that the tray handle is open (that is, horizontal to the drive).b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive isoperating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is litcontinuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard diskdrive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 45.Installing a simple-swap hard disk driveTo install a 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the followingsteps:Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the left bay.Filler panelDrive-tray assemblySATA hard diskdrive back plate1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 23.2. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, ifnecessary.3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.4. Insert the drive into the drive tray assembly.a. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.b. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the rear of the drive snapsinto place with the connector on the back plate.5. Install the filler panel in the drive bay.6. Reconnect the power cords and turn on the server.7. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive isoperating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit32 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: User’s Guide
