Skip to main content

Install a drive

Use this information to install a drive.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the following kits at hand to properly replace the component:

  • SD650 V3 Gap pad kit

  • U.2 drive Conduction Plate Parts with gap pad

Important
Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines

  • To identify the gap pad/putty pad location and orientation, see Gap pad/Putty pad identification and location.

  • Before replacing the gap pad/putty pad, gently clean the interface plate or the hardware surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.

  • Hold the gap pad/putty pad carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the gap pad/putty pad material.

  • Do not use expired putty pad. Check the expiry date on putty pad package. If the putty pads are expired, acquire new ones to properly replace them.

Attention

Procedure

  1. For installing one 7 mm or 15 mm drive only, complete the following steps.

    1. Find the cable with its plugger marked as SSD 0/2, and connect it to the drive.

    2. Flip the drive over.

    3. Install the drive into the bottom of the drive cage and make sure it is secured in place.

    Figure 1. 7 mm drive installation
    7 mm drive installation
    Figure 2. 15 mm drive installation
    15 mm drive installation
    Note
    Secure the unconnected cable plugger on top side of the drive cage.


  2. For installing two 7 mm drives, complete the following steps.

    1. If removed, install the conduction plate into the bottom of the drive cage and secure it with four screws.

      There are gap pads located on both side of the conduction plate.

      • If the small gap pad (1) is damaged or detached, replace it with a new one.

      • If the bigger gap pad (2) is damaged or detached, discard the conduction plate. Then, install a new conduction plate already installed with the two gap pads.

      Note
      Make sure the metal tab is in the unlocked position.
      Figure 3. Conduction plate installation
      Conduction plate installation
    2. Install the lower drive.

      1. Find the cable with its plugger marked as SSD 0/2, and connect it to the drive.

      2. Flip the drive over.

      3. Install the drive into the bottom of the drive cage and make sure it is secured in place.

      Figure 4. Lower drive installation
      Lower drive installation
    3. Install the upper drive.

      1. Find the cable with its plugger marked as SSD 1/3, and connect it to the drive. Then, pivot the drive into the top of the drive cage as shown.

      2. Push and hold the release latch.

      3. Slide the metal tab to the locked position.

      Figure 5. Upper drive installation
      Upper drive installation
After you finish

  1. Install the drive cage. See Install a drive cage assembly.

  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 DWC 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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube