IBM eServer 240 xSeries User Reference Manual

Also see for eServer 240 xSeries: Configuration and options guide

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To install a non-hot-swap drive in one of the non-hot-swap bays:1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices (see “Preparing to install options” onpage 46) and then remove the cover. See “Removing the left-side cover(tower model)” on page 48 or “Removing the cover (rack model)” on page 49.2. Remove the trim bezel. (See “Removing the trim bezel” on page 51.)3. Remove the filler panel 2 from the bay opening by pulling the filler panelaway from the server. You do not need the filler panel when you have a driveinstalled in the bay.4. Touch the static-protective bag containing the drive to any unpainted metalsurface on the server; then, remove the drive from the bag and place it on astatic-protective surface.5. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation thatcomes with the drive.6. Install rails on the drive. If you are installing a standard-size drive:a. Pull the blue slide rails 3 off the back of the filler panel.b. Clip the rails onto the sides of the drive. If you are installing a digital linear tape (DLT) backup drive 1, the sliderails 4 and screws are included in the box with your serverdocumentation.7. Place the drive so that the slide rails engage in the bay guide rails. Push thedrive into the bay until it clicks into place.8. If you have not already done so, install an optional SCSI adapter. (See to“Working with adapters” on page 53 for information about installing anadapter.) See “SCSI drives” on page 69 for information about optional SCSIadapters, installation of drives in the non-hot-swap bays, and the 16-bit 2-dropSCSI cable that is provided for use with optional SCSI adapters.9. Connect one of the connectors on the SCSI cable for the non-hot-swap drivebays to the back of the drive 1.10. Connect a power cable to the back of the drive. Power cables fornon-hot-swap drives come installed in your server. The connectors are keyedand can be inserted only one way.11. If you are installing another non-hot-swap drive, do so at this time. Otherwise,continue with the next step.12. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 85.72 IBM xSeries User's Reference