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Hot-swap disk drive installation movie - IBM System x3500

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Abstract

Hot-swap disk drive installation movie for the IBM System x3500.

Content

To install a Hot-swap disk drive:

  1. Ensure the tray handle is in the open position; then, position the drive assembly in the bay using the guide rails for alignment.
  2. Carefully slide the drive into the bay until the drive connects with the backplane.
  3. Rotate the drive tray handle to the closed position.

Install the Bezel:

  1. Insert the hinge tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the server chassis; then, rotate the bezel until secured by the three latches.

    Here's a closer look at a hinge tab.

Install the Left-side Cover:

  1. Position the channel on the cover over the rail on the bottom edge of the chassis.
  2. Rotate the cover closed, ensuring the latch secures it in place.
  3. Lock the side cover, if required.
For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5075119