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Install a simple-swap drive (bay 3)

Follow instructions in this section to install a simple-swap drive to bay 3.

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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 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

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. 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.
  3. Slide the drive into the drive cage.
    Figure 2. Installing a 3.5-inch drive to the drive cage

After you finish

  1. Install the drive cage 3. See Install the drive cage (bay 3).

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

  3. Install the server cover. See Install the server cover.

  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

  5. Check the drive activity LED on the front of the server to verify if the drives are operating correctly. See Front view .

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

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube