The following notes describe the types of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when installing a drive:
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that is specified in
the documentation that comes with the drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to see whether you have to set
any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA device,
be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.
v Optional external tape drives, DVD-ROM drive are examples of removable-media
drives. You can install removable-media drives only in bays 1, 2, and 3.
v To install a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch bay, you must use a 5.25-inch
conversion kit.
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
protected by having all bays and PCI slots covered or occupied. When you install
a drive or PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the
PCI adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the drive or adapter.
v For a complete list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
Removing a DVD drive
To remove a DVD drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 141.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
145).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the lower bezel” on page 147).
5. Remove the upper bezel (see “Removing the upper bezel” on page 149).
6. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the drive that is to be removed.
7. Press and hold the blue release button on the side of the bay to release the
drive; then, pull the drive out of the front of the server.
Drive retainer
clip
Release
buttons
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