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Install a hot-swap drive

Use this procedure to install a drive.

Read theInstallation Guidelines

ATTENTION:Static Sensitive DeviceGround package before opening

Before installing a hot-swap drive:

  1. Remove the drive filler from the empty drive bay. Keep the filler panel in a safe place.

  2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the solution. Then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure performed by: customer or field service

The following notes describe the drive that the node supports, and other information that you must consider when you install a drive.

  • Supported drive: ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 240GB Entry SATA 6GB Hot-swap SSD.

  • Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • You can install up to two hot-swap SATA 2.5-inch drives for each node.

  • The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the solution are protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device.

  • For a complete list of supported optional devices for the node, see theLenovo ServerProven website.

Complete the following steps to install a drive:

Note

If you have only one drive, you must install it in the bay 0 (upper-left).

  1. Ensure that the tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position.
  2. Align the drive with the guide rails in the bay.
  3. Gently push the drive into the bay until the drive stops.
  4. Rotate the tray handle to the closed (locked) position until you hear a click.
    Figure 1. Drive installation
    Drive installation
  5. Check the drive status LED to verify that the drive is operating correctly.

    • If the yellow drive status LED is lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced.

    • If the green drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.

  6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 if installing multiple drives.

The installation of a hot-swap drive is now complete.

After you install all drives:

  • If the node is configured for RAID 1 operation, you may need to re-configure your disk arrays after you install drives. Software RAID is used in the solution.

  • If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.