IBM 88743RU - System x3950 E User Manual

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk driveThe following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supportsand 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 harddisk 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 comeswith 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 throughputspeed.v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you areinstalling the server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack beforeinstalling the hard disk drives.v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swapdrive bays. However, you must turn off the server when performing any stepsthat 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 panelDrive-tray assemblyDrive 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 anyunpainted surface on the outside of the serve; then, remove the hard disk drivefrom the package.30 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User’s Guide