Installing the optical drive

Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the access panel.
  8. If installing the option in an eight-bay SFF drive model, remove the universal media bay blank.

    Removing the universal media bay blank
  9. Remove the optical drive blank:
    • Four-bay LFF drive model

      Removing the LFF optical drive
    • Eight-bay SFF drive model

      Optical blank removal SFF

    Retain the blank for future use.

  10. Install the optical drive.
    • Four-bay LFF drive model

      LFF optical drive installation
    • Eight-bay SFF drive model

      8 SFF optical drive installation
  11. In an eight-bay SFF drive model, install the optical drive carrier.

    Installing the optical drive carrier in an eight-bay SFF drive model
  12. Connect the optical drive SATA and power cable to the optical drive.
  13. Install the access panel.
  14. Install the server into the rack.
  15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  16. Connect each power cord to the server.
  17. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. If removed, install the bezel..

The installation is complete.