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.

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 service procedure, go to Step 3.
2. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   See:

   • 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 server.
   

   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 server until the release lever moves slightly inward.
6. Press the release lever fully closed with a click, securing the drive into the server.
   
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 new or replacement drive, 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.

9. Rotate the air filter up until the latches click.

   See Install the Filter.

10. Complete these tasks to finish the service procedure.

    See:

    • Returning a Server to Operation

    • Verify a SAS Drive

Related Information

• Remove a SAS Drive

• Verify a SAS Drive

• SAS Drive Configuration

• Preparing for Service

• Returning a Server to Operation