How to Install a Hard Drive

Use this procedure to install a hard drive (HD).

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Caution - Airflow and temperature control–related issues. If you are removing more than one HD and not replacing the drives, label each HD to indicate its slot (see Hard Drive Designation). Drives must be installed in their original slots.

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An animation of the procedure to install a hard drive is available. See animation showing hard drive installation.

Before You Begin

• Hard Drive Designation.

• Hard Drive and XL Bracket Assembly Overview

1. Prepare the server for service. See How to Prepare for Service.

   For information about how to remove a hard drive or an HD filler carrier, see How to Remove a Hard Drive or How to Remove a Hard Drive Filler.

2. Press the lever release button on the front of the hard drive carrier and extend the lever to its fully open position.
   
3. Slide the hard drive carrier assembly into the slot until it stops. Do not push the drive into the slot any farther.
4. Align the pawl on the lever with the opening in the side wall of the slot.
5. To install the hard drive, close the lever until it locks and is flush with the front of the carrier.

   This action pushes the hard drive carrier assembly into the slot and engages the connector on the hard drive with the connector on the hard drive backplane.

Next Steps

How to Prepare for Operation

See Also

• Hard Drive and XL Bracket Assembly Overview

• Front Panel Power Supply LED's

• Front Panel Hard Drive LED's