Installing a USB RDX drive

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.
Prerequisites

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

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the front bezel.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. If installed, remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the EMI shield.

    Removing the EMI shield
  9. Secure the RDX drive screws.

    These screws are included in the RDX drive option kit. If you are installing an RDX drive that does not include its own mounting screws, use the media device screws.


    Securing the RDX drive screws

  10. Slide the RDX drive into the media drive bay until it clicks into place.

    Sliding the RDX drive into the media drive bay

  11. Connect the drive cables.
  12. If removed, install the air baffle.
  13. Install the access panel.
  14. Install the front bezel.
  15. Do one of the following:
  16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  17. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. Perform the verification and configuration procedures required by the drive option.
    For more information, see the documentation that ships with the drive option.

The installation is complete.