IBM 8485 Server User Manual


 
on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about
RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID
Manager.
6. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now.
If
you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to
“Completing the installation” on page 28.
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives
The hot-swap-drive backplane controls the IDs for the internal hot-swap drive bays.
The following table lists the IDs for the hard disk drives and backplane that are
connected to one channel in hot-swap models. In the typical configuration, the
standard hard disk drives and backplane are connected to channel A.
Device ID
Drive bay 4 0
Drive bay 5 1
Drive bay 6 2
Drive bay 7 3
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7
Some server models come with simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, which are
accessible from the front of the server. Before you install a simple-swap SATA hard
disk drive, read the following information:
v You can install four simple-swap SATA hard disk drives in the server.
v Install the drives in ascending order by bay number.
Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all
power from the server before removing or installing a simple-swap hard disk drive.
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