IBM x3500 - System - 7977 User Manual

Also see for System x3500 Type 7977: Installation guide

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EMC shieldHard disk driveDrive trayDrive tray handle(in open position)1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 21.2. Remove the bezel from the server.3. Open the drive tray handle and pull the drive out of the server.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. Make sure that the tray handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive into thehot-swap bay.Notes:1. When you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to verifythat the hard disk drive is operating correctly.If the amber hard disk drive status LED is lit continuously, that drive is faultyand must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, thedrive is being accessed.2. If the server is configured for RAID operation using an optional ServeRAIDadapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install harddisk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID SupportCD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructionsfor using ServeRAID Manager.If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 46.Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineAn optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in itsdedicated connector on the system board. The Remote Supervisor Adapter IISlimLine is not cabled to the system board.To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 21.2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords andall external cables.3. Remove the left-side cover.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 31