Installing an optical 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 the following tools 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.
Install the optical drive bracket.
Remove the four media device screws from the front panel.
Install the optical drive in the optical drive cage:
1. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage.
2. Secure the drive to the cage with the two screws, and then with the four media device screws.
Connect the SATA-power Y-cable to the drive, and then route the cable through the clip on the optical drive cage.
Slide the optical drive assembly into the media bay until it clicks into place.
Connect the optical drive SATA-power Y-cable.
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.