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Install the rear drive cage

Follow the instructions in this section to install the rear drive cage.

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.
  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the chassis from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
  • 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. Make preparation for this task.
    1. If a PCIe riser assembly is installed in riser 2 slot, remove the PCIe riser assembly. See Remove a PCIe riser assembly.
    2. If the DPU air baffles are installed in riser 2 slot, remove the DPU air baffles. See Remove the DPU air baffle.
  2. Install the rear drive cage support bracket.
    1. Align the rear drive cage support bracket with the rear drive cage slot on the chassis; then, insert the bracket until it is in place.
    2. Fasten the six M3 screws (PH2, 6 x M3, 0.5 newton-meters, 4.3 inch-pounds) to secure the rear drive cage support bracket in place.
      Figure 1. Installing the rear drive cage bracket
      Installing the rear drive cage bracket
  3. Align the leakage sensor module bracket to the slot; then, insert the bracket into the slot until it is securely seated. Fasten the two M3 screws (PH2, 2 x M3, 0.5 newton-meters, 4.3 inch-pounds) to secure it in place.

    Installing the leakage sensor module bracket
    Figure 2. Installing the leakage sensor module bracket (with riser 3)
    Installing the leakage sensor module bracket (with riser 3)
  4. Align the keyholes on the rear drive cage with the two pins on the chassis; then, lower and insert the rear drive cage into the drive cage slot. Fasten the five M3 screws (PH2, 5 x M3, 0.5 newton-meters, 4.3 inch-pounds) to secure it in place.
    Figure 3. Installing the rear drive cage
    Installing the rear drive cage

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the rear 2.5-inch drive backplane. See Install a rear 2.5-inch drive backplane.
  2. Reinstall all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives or drive bay fillers (if any) into the rear drive bay. See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.
  3. Reinstall the processor air baffle. See Install the processor air baffle.
  4. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
  5. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
  6. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.