Installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk driveBefore installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive, read the followinginformation:v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each drive bay.v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swapdrive bays.To install a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.1. Read the safety information that begins “Safety” on page vii and “Installationguidelines” on page 36Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server componentswhen the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which mightresult in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use anelectrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you workinside the server with the power on.2. Unlock the left-side cover.Note: You must unlock the left-side cover to open or remove the bezel. Whenyou lock the left-side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel.3. Open the bezel (see “Removing the bezel” on page 331).4. Remove the filler panel, if one is present.5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the disk drive to anyunpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the disk drive from thepackage.6. Make sure that the tray handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive intothe hot-swap bay.7. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay; then, carefully slidethe drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive snaps into place.72 System x3300 M4 Type 7382: Installation and Service Guide
