11.
If you are installing more than one drive, repeat the steps in this procedure until all drives are
installed.
12.
Proceed to the procedure for preparing the system for operation. For instructions, see “Preparing the
8284-21A or 8284-22A system for operation after installing a drive with the power turned on in IBM
i” on page 28.
13.
To install an SSD in an expanded function 8284-21A or 8284-22A system, continue with the next step.
14.
Remove the front cover to access the SSD. For instructions to remove the front cover from an
expanded function system, see “Removing the front cover from a rack-mounted 5148-21L, 5148-22L,
8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system” on page 148.
15.
To access the SSD slots, remove the perforated plate (B) covering the SSD cage as shown in
Figure 25.
16.
With the SSD drive bay handle (A) in the unlocked position, pull the lever outward to gain access to
the guide rails in the SSD slot. Support the bottom of the SSD as you align it with the guide rails in
the SSD slot. See Figure 26 on page 28.
Note:
Support the drive by holding the drive by its sides.
17.
Slide the drive halfway into the system.
18.
In the HSM display, select the drive that you want to install or replace.
19.
Press
Enter
on the console.
Important:
When you press
Enter
, after your selected time delay, the service indicator light comes
on (solid) for 18 seconds. You then have 18 seconds to slide the drive all the way in and then lock it
in place by pushing in the drive handle. You can set an appropriate time delay of 01 - 19 minutes to
allow adequate time to access the disk drive or solid-state drive.
20.
When the identify LED turns on solid, slide the drive all the way into the system until the drive
stops.
21.
Lock the drive by rotating the bay handle (A) in the direction that is shown in Figure 26 on page 28.
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B
Figure 25. Removing the SSD cage cover to access the SSD slots in an expanded function system
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