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Install the drive cage (bay 3)

Follow instructions in this section to install the bay 3 drive cage.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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. Make sure the cage bar is installed in the chassis. To install the cage bar, see Install the server cover.
  2. (Optional) Install the EMI shield included in the component packaging to the chassis.
    Note
    Installing the EMI shield is required when the original shield slot on the chassis is vacant.
    1. Insert the tabs on the left end of the EMI shield into the shield slot on the chassis.
    2. Push the EMI shield into the chassis until it snaps into place.
      Figure 1. Installing the EMI shield
      Installing the EMI shield
  3. Install the bay 3 drive cage to the bay 2 drive cage.
    1. Align the four hooks on the bay 3 drive cage with the corresponding hooks on the bay 2 drive cage; then, lower the bay 3 drive cage onto the bay 2 drive cage, and slide the bay 3 drive cage forward until it secures into place.
      Note
      Make sure the four hooks on both drive cages are fully engaged.
    2. Fasten the screw to secure the two drive cages together.
      Figure 2. Installing the bay 3 drive cage to the bay 2 drive cage
      Installing the bay 3 drive cage to the bay 2 drive cage
  4. If applicable, install the 3.5-inch drive to the bay 3 drive cage. See Install a simple-swap drive (bay 3).
  5. Install the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly into the chassis.
    1. Align the four pins on the sides of the bay 3 drive cage with the four slots on the chassis and cage bar; then, lower the drive cage assembly into the chassis.
    2. Ensure that the drive cage assembly is seated correctly; then, rotate the handle on the bay 3 drive cage toward the front of the chassis to secure the drive cage assembly into place.
      Figure 3. Installing the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly
      Installing the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly

After you finish

  1. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive assembly. See Internal cable routing.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.