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Install the drive cage

Follow instructions in this section to install the drive cage. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Align the drive cage with its opening in the front of the system shuttle and push it into the shuttle.
  2. Locate the two screws holes marked with E on both sides of the system shuttle, and seven screws holes on the drive cage; then, fasten the nine screws to secure the drive cage.
    Figure 1. Drive cage installation
    Drive cage installation
  3. Connect all the cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing for more information.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives or drive bay fillers (if any) into the drive bays. See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive
  2. Reinstall the integrated diagnostics panel. See Install the integrated diagnostics panel.
  3. Reinstall the FIO/PCI cage. See Install the FIO/PCI cage.
  4. Push the system shuttle fully into the chassis.
    1. Lift the two lock latches on both sides of the shuttle.
    2. Slide the shuttle into the chassis.
    3. Push the shuttle fully into the chassis.
    4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    Figure 2. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

    System shuttle installation
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.