Install a drive

Use this information to install a drive.

About this task

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

Note

You may need the Gap Pad Kit to perform this task.

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.

• The putty pad is unfit for use if the expiry date on its packaging has passed. Acquire a new putty pad for proper putty pad replacement procedure.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

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
   
   

   Figure 2. 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.

      If the gap pad located on the reverse side of the drive is damaged or missing, replace it with a new one. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.

      Note

      Make sure the metal tab is in the unlocked position.
      Figure 3. 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
      
      
   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
      
      

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.