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Install an optical or tape drive

Follow this procedure to install an optical or RDX/LTO tape drive.

Note

The retainer required for this procedure is stored on the side of the chassis, see the illustration below for its location. If the retainer is not available, contact Lenovo Support for the miscellaneous kit that includes the retainer.



Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
S002
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.
S006
Laser hazard
CAUTION
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
  • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
S007
Laser hazard
CAUTION
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

Before installing an optical or tape drive:

  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 an optical or tape drive, complete the following steps:

  1. Align the retainer on the side of the optical or tape drive and install it.
    Figure 1. Installing the drive retainer to an optical drive
    Installing the drive retainer to an optical drive
    Figure 2. Installing the drive retainer to a tape drive Installing the drive retainer to a tape drive
  2. Align the optical or tape drive to the drive bay, and slide it in until it snaps into place.
    Figure 3. Installing the optical drive assembly
    Installing the optical drive assembly
  3. Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the system board. For more information about cable routing, see Cable routing for drive bay 4.

After installing the optical or tape drive:

  1. Install the front bezel (see Install the front bezel).

  2. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube