Install an E3.S 1T middle drive
Use this information to install an E3.S 1T middle drive.
About this task
Screwdriver for PH 1 screws
MID E3.S TOP Gap Pad (SC750 V4)
For gap pad location and instruction, see Gap pad identification and location.
Before replacing the gap pad, gently clean the surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.
Hold the gap pad carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the gap pad material.
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
- A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.
Procedure
- Install an E3.S 1T drive to the drive cage.Attention
Drive connector orientation is different for top-side cooling drive and bottom-side cooling drive. Make sure to follow the drive connector orientation guidance specified in the illustrations below.
- Drive connector orientation:
- 1 Bottom-side cooling drive
- 2 Top-side cooling drive
- Make sure the drive connector orientation is correct as specified in the illustrations below.
- Drive connector orientation:
- 1 Bottom-side cooling drive
- 2 Top-side cooling drive
- Install the four PH 1 screws to secure the drive to the drive cage.Figure 1. Installing screws to the drive cage
Install the middle E3.S drive cage. See Install an E3.S 1T middle drive cage assembly.
Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.
Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a tray in the enclosure.
- Connect all required external cables to the solution.NoteUse extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
- Check the power LED on each node to make sure it changes from fast blink to slow blink to indicate all nodes are ready to be powered on.Note
Shared I/O configuration requires specific nodes power-on sequence. When powering on the system, power on Node B first; then, power on Node A. For more information, see PCIe adapter cable routing.