IBM eServer 250 xSeries Installation Manual

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32 IBM® xSeries 250: Installation Guide3. Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay:a. If there is a small gap above or below the drive, separate the gap filler fromthe slim filler panel and insert it in the gap.Note: A drive placement guide is located on the inside edge of the bezel. Thedrive placement guide indicates the placement for slim-high drives.The guide also shows the SCSI ID assigned to the drive.b. Ensure that the tray handle is open (that is, perpendicular to the drive).c. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.d. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.e. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.f. Check the hard disk drive status indicators to verify that the hard disk driveis operating properly.If the amber hard-disk status light for a drive is lit continuously, thatindividual drive is faulty and needs to be replaced. If the green hard-diskactivity light is flashing, the drive is being accessed.Note: If your server has an optional ServeRAID adapter installed, you mustconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. Refer to theinformation that comes with your ServeRAID adapter for details.