a. Remove the 4x2.5-inch filler panel on the front of the server next to theinformation panel.b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new drive to anyunpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from thepackage and place it on a static-protective surface.c. Grasp the black drive handle and press down on the blue release latch andalign the drive assembly with the guide rails in the drive bay.d. Gently push the drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive stops.e. Install the plastic drive-bay spacer into the first two bays to the left of theSATA drive.12. Reinstall the fan cage assembly. (see “Replacing the fan cage assembly” onpage 114).If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 112.Installing the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assemblyTo install the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly, complete thefollowing steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and“Installation guidelines” on page 44.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables from the server.3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 46).4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” onpage 50).5. If a backplane filler panel is installed in the slot where you are installing thebackplane assembly, remove the backplane filler panel.6. Align the drive backplane assembly with the drive-bay slots in which youwant to install the assembly.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 103
