Figure 61. Simple-swap drive installation
Step 1.
Ensure that the drive handle is in the open position. Slide the drive into the drive bay until it snaps
into position.
Step 2.
Rotate the tray handle to the closed position.
Install the server in a rack
To install the server in a rack, follow the instructions that are provided in the Rail Installation Kit for the rails
on which the server will be installed.
Cable the server
Attach all external cables to the server. Typically, you will need to connect the server to a power source, to
the data network, and to storage. In addition, you will need to connect the server to the management
network.
Connect to power
Connect the server to power.
Connect to the network
Connect the server to the network.
Connect to storage
Connect the server to any storage devices.
Power on the server
After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power,
it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
The server can be turned on (power status LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
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Chapter 3
Server hardware setup
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