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Install the front drive cage

Follow instructions in this section to install the front 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.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Procedure

  1. Install the front drive cage.
    1. Align the drive cage with the guide pins on the 8U GPU shuttle; then, place the drive cage into the 8U GPU shuttle until it is securely engaged.
    2. Locate the six screw holes marked with G on both sides of the 8U GPU shuttle; then, fasten the six screws to secure the drive cage.
    Figure 1. Front drive cage installation
    Front drive cage installation
  2. Install the front I/O module.
    1. Insert the front I/O module into the front I/O module slot.
    2. Fasten the inner screw to secure the front I/O module.
    3. Fasten the two outer screws to secure the front I/O module.
    Figure 2. Front I/O module installation
    Front I/O module installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the integrated diagnostics panel. See Install the integrated diagnostics panel.
  2. Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
  3. Reinstall the I/O cover. See Install the I/O cover.
  4. Reinstall the cable cover. See Install the cable cover.
  5. Reinstall the 8U GPU shuttle. See Install the 8U GPU shuttle.
  6. 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
  7. Reinstall all the front fans. See Install a front hot-swap fan.
  8. Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
  9. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.