Lenovo x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual page 230
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Attention:
v To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server
v To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for
v Before you make changes to disk drives, disk drive controllers (including
v Before you remove any component of a RAID array, back up all RAID
To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
2. Make sure you save the data on your drive, especially if it is part of a RAID
3. Slide the release latch (orange) gently to the left to unlock the drive handle.
Figure 115. Hot-swap hard disk drives removal
4. Grasp the handle and slide the drive out of the drive bay.
5. Reinstall the drive bay filler panel.
6. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging
Replacing hot-swap hard disk drives
Use this information to replace hot-swap hard disk drives.
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The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive.
For a list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
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cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk
drive.
more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed
in each bay.
controllers that are integrated on the system board), disk drive backplanes, or
disk drive cables, back up all important data that is stored on hard disks.
configuration information.
"Installation guidelines" on page 33.
array, before you remove it from the server.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
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