IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

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Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it iscompletely and correctly seated in the system-board connectorbefore you apply power. Incomplete insertion might causedamage to the system board or the adapter.c. Insert and tighten the expansion-slot screw on the top of the adapterbracket.10. Connect any needed cables to the adapter.v If you are installing a ServeRAID adapter, disconnect the cable from SCSIconnector A (J24) on the system board and plug it into the connector on thetop of the ServeRAID adapter.v If you are installing an adapter that is not a ServeRAID adapter, refer to thedocumentation that came with your adapter for cabling instructions.Attention: Route cables so that the flow of air from the fans is not blocked.11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to“Installing the server cover and bezel” on page 62.Installing internal drivesIf you add different types of drives, your system can read multiple types of mediaand store more data. Several types of drives are available, such as:v Diskettev Hard diskv CD-ROMv TapeYour server contains hardware that lets you replace a failed hard disk drivewithout turning off the server. Therefore, you have the advantage of continuing tooperate your system while a hard disk drive is removed or installed. These drivesare known as hot-swappable or hot-swap drives.Each hot-swap drive bay has two indicator lights (see “Controls and indicators” onpage 7). If the amber hard-disk status light is lit continuously, that individual driveis faulty and needs to be replaced. When the hard-disk status light indicates adrive fault, you can replace that hot-swap drive without turning off the server.Each hot-swap drive that you plan to install must have a hot-swap-drive trayattached. The drive must have a single connector attachment (SCA) connector.Hot-swap-drive trays come with the hot-swap drives.Internal drive baysInternal drives are installed in bays. Your server comes with a preinstalled diskettedrive and a preinstalled CD-ROM drive.Diskette driveCD-ROM driveEmpty 5.25-inch bays Hot-swap bay(SCSI ID 1)Hot-swap bay(SCSI ID 0)Hot-swap bay(SCSI ID 2)Installing options 49