Install the middle 2.5-inch drive cage

Use this information to install the middle 2.5-inch drive cage.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Note

• The middle drive cage is supported on some server models at certain conditions. For detailed information, see Drive bay configurations and requirements.

• The middle drive cage kit comes with an air baffle, 1U performance heat sink, and performance system fans (speed of 29000 RPM). If the air baffle, heat sink, and system fans of your server differ from those in the kit, replace them first.

To install the middle drive cage, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available at YouTube

1. Install the middle drive cage onto the chassis.
   1. Put the rear pins into the chassis slots.
   2. Rotate the front of the drive cage down into place.
   Figure 1. Installing the middle 2.5-inch drive cage
   

   

   
   
2. Install drives into the middle drive cage. See Install a hot-swap drive.
   Figure 2. Installing drives into the drive cage
   

   

   
   
3. Close the drive cage handle.
   1. Press the latch as shown.
   2. Rotate the handle to close it.
   Figure 3. Closing the cage handle