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Install a simple-swap drive (bay 1-2)

Follow this procedure to install a simple-swap drive to bay 1 or bay 2.

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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.
About this task
Attention

  • Read Safety inspection checklist and Installation guidelines 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.

  • Make sure the type of drives to be installed is supported. Following are the types supported:

    • 3.5-inch simple-swap hard-disk drive or solid-state drive in drive bay 1 and drive bay 3
    • 2.5-inch simple-swap solid-state drive in drive bay 2

    For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

  • If there are more than one drives to be installed, determine installation order based on the following rules:

    • Start with solid-state drives, and proceed with hard-disk drives.

    • When installing one 3.5-inch solid-state drive and one 3.5-inch hard-disk drive, install the solid-state drive in bay 1 and the hard-disk drive in bay 3.

    • Start with the drive with the lowest capacity.

    • Start with bay 1, proceed to bay 2, and bay 3.

    Note
    Drives of different types and different capacities are allowed to be installed in one server, but not in the same RAID array. The drives in a single RAID array must be the same type and the same capacity. See RAID Setup for more details.
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

Note
To prevent from damaging the drive with static discharge, do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the drive.
Figure 1. Circuit board on the drive
Circuit board on the drive

  1. Install a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive to the retainer
    1. Slightly tear both sides of the retainer apart.
    2. Align the four holes on the drive with the corresponding pins on the retainer; then, fit the drive into the retainer.
      Note
      The drive connectors should face the retainer handles.
      Install a 3.5-inch drive into the retainer
      Figure 2. Installing a 3.5-inch drive into the retainer
      Installing a 3.5-inch drive into the retainer
      Note

      Depending on the configuration, the 3.5-inch drive may be the model in the illustration below.



      Install a 2.5-inch drive into the retainer
      Figure 3. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the retainer
      Installing a 2.5-inch drive into the retainer
  2. Face the retainer handles upward and push the drive assembly into the drive bay. Press the drive assembly firmly to ensure it is seated correctly.
    Install 3.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 1
    Figure 4. Install 3.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 1

    Install 2.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 2
    Figure 5. Install 2.5-inch drive assembly into drive bay 2

  3. Connect the signal and power cable to the system board, see Internal cable routing.
After you finish

  1. Complete the parts replacement, see Complete the parts replacement.

  2. Check the drive activity LED on the front panel to verify if the drives are operating correctly.

    Table 1. Drive activity LED behavior
    StatusColorDescription
    Solid onWhiteThe drives are active.
    OffNoneThe drives are not active.

  3. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite to configure the RAID if necessary. For more information, see RAID Setup.