Installing an LFF non-hot-plug drive in the media drive bay

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

Use the LFF drive enablement option to install non-hot-plug LFF SATA drives in the media bays.

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure

Power down the server.
Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Do one of the following:
- If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
- If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
Remove the front bezel.
Remove the access panel.
If installed, remove the air baffle.
Remove the EMI shield.
Slide the drive into the drive cage and secure it with the screws included in the option kit.
Remove the four media device screws from the front panel.
Install the media device screws in the drive cage.
Slide the drive cage into the media bay until it locks into place.
Connect the drive cables.
If removed, install the air baffle.
Install the access panel.
Install the front bezel.
Do one of the following:
- If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for operation.
- If the server is in rack mode: Install the server on the tray.
Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
Connect the power cords:
1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 Configuration Guide at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.