Install a 5.25-inch drive bay adapter assembly

Follow this procedure to install a 5.25-inch drive bay adapter assembly.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

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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.

Before installing a 5.25-inch drive bay adapter assembly:

1. If the front bezel is installed, remove it (see Remove the front bezel).

2. 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.

To install a 5.25-inch drive bay adapter assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Install the components into the drive bay adapter if necessary:

   Slim optical drive

   1. Align the screw holes on the retainer to the corresponding ones one the slim optical drive, and secure the retainer with two screws.
      Figure 1. Installing the retainer to the slim optical drive
      
      
   2. Slide the slim optical drive into the slot on the front of the drive adapter until it snaps into place.
      Figure 2. Installing the slim optical drive into the drive bay adapter
      
      

   Simple-swap drive

   1. Pinch the release tab on the rear of the drive assembly as illustrated; then, pivot the latch to the open position.
      Figure 3. Opening the latch of the adapter assembly
      
      
   2. Slightly tear both sides of the retainer apart; then, fit the drive in the retainer.
   3. Align the four holes on the drive with the corresponding pins on the retainer, and lower the drive until it is secured in the retainer.
      Figure 4. Installing a 3.5-inch drive into the retainer
      
      
   4. Slide the drive assembly into the drive adapter.
      Figure 5. Installing the drive assembly into the drive adapter
      
      
   5. Close the drive adapter latch.
      Figure 6. Closing the drive adapter latch
      
      
2. Slide the drive bay adapter assembly slide into drive 3 until it clicks into place.
   Figure 7. Installing the drive bay adapter assembly
   
   
3. Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the system board. For more information about the cable routing, see Cable routing for drive bay 4.