Replacing the tape drive

To install a tape drive on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), please see the next sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
6. Remove the air duct.
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
8. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.
9. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
10. Remove the drive retainer clip from the side of the drive cage of bay 1 or bay 2. Slide the drive retainer clip to the front to remove it from the drive cage; then, snap the drive retainer clip into the screw holes on the side of the drive.
    
    
11. Remove the EMC filler.
    
    
    Note

    Be careful of any sharp edges.
12. Push the drive into the bay.
    Note

    A tape drive can only be installed in bay 1 or bay 2
13. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention

    Do not allow the server to fall over.
14. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable connector on the system board.
15. Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
16. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now.
17. Install the air duct.
18. Install the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
19. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
20. Install the bezel (see Replacing the bezel
    Note

    Remove the bezel filler blocking the installed drive if any.
    
    
    
21. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.

To install a tape drive on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see Removing the lower bezel).
5. Remove the upper bezel (see Removing the upper bezel).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
7. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.
8. Slide the drive retainer clip to the front to remove it from the drive cage of bay 2; then, snap the drive retainer clip into the screw holes on the side of the drive.
   
   
   
9. Remove the EMC filler.
10. Push the drive into the bay.
    
    
11. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable connector on the system board.
12. Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
13. Connect the power cable to the rear of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.
14. Install the upper bezel (see Replacing the upper bezel).
15. Install the lower bezel (see Replacing the lower bezel).
16. Install and lock the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
17. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.