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Install an E3.S front drive cage assembly

Use this information to install an E3.S front drive cage assembly.

About this task

Required tools

  • Screwdriver for PH 1 screws

  • Storage Gap Pad Kit (SC750 V4)

  • Storage Gap Pad Kit (SC750 V4)

Important
Gap pad replacement guidelines

  • 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.

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. If the E3.S drive cage gap pad is damaged or detached, replace it with new ones. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
    Note
    Align the gap pad with marking on water loop when attaching gap pad. The table below specifies gap pad required for different drive configurations.
    Figure 1. Markings on water loop for E3.S gap pad alignment
    Markings on water loop for E3.S gap pad alignment
    Figure 2. Gap pads location for E3.S 1T single front drive

    Figure 3. Gap pads location for E3.S 1T dual front drives and E3.S 2T single front drive

  2. Install the E3.S drive cage assembly.
    1. Install the E3.S drive cage assembly into the node.
    2. Secure the three captive screws.
    Figure 4. Installing front E3.S drive cage assembly
    E3.S drive cage assembly installation
  3. Install the blank bezel filler to the slot installed with the drive cage.
    Figure 5. Blank bezel filler removal
    Blank bezel filler removal
After you finish

  1. Connect the cables to the system board. See Internal cable routing..

  2. Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.

  3. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

  4. Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a tray in the enclosure.

  5. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
  6. 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.