Install a SAS Drive

Installing a SAS drive is a hot-plug operation. You do not need to power off the server before installing the drive. This procedure is the same for installing a drive filler panel.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a drive, remove the faulty or obsolete drive first, then return to this procedure, Step 3. See Remove a SAS Drive.

   • If you are installing a new or an additional drive, go to Step 2.

   • If you are installing a drive as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 3.

2. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Preparing for Service

   • SAS Drive Configuration

   • Remove the Filter

3. Push the release button of the drive.

   The release lever pops out.

4. Align the drive with the slot where it installs into the chassis.
   

   The connector is at the rear of the drive and the release button is on the left.

5. Press on the drive to slide the drive into the chassis until the release lever moves slightly inward.
6. Press the release lever fully closed with a click, securing the drive into the chassis.
   
7. Repeat from Step 3 through Step 6 for any additional drives that you are installing.
8. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed a drive as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 9.

   • If you installed a drive as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

   • If you have installed a new drive, go to Step 9.

9. Install the filter.

   See Install the Filter.

10. Complete these postrequisites in this order to finish the installation procedure.

    • Returning the Server to Operation

    • Verify a SAS Drive

Related Information

• Remove a SAS Drive

• Verify a SAS Drive

• SAS Drive Configuration

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation