Installing an optical drive in an LFF chassis

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following tools available:

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • Phillips No. 1 screwdriver

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. Remove the server from the rack.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the optical drive blank.

    Removing the optical drive blank
  8. Install the optical drive bracket.

    Installing the optical drive bracket
  9. Install the optical drive in the optical drive bay.

    Installing an optical drive in the optical drive bay
  10. Connect the optical drive SATA-power Y-cable.
  11. Install the access panel.
  12. Install the server into the rack.
  13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  14. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  15. Power up the server.
  16. If removed, install the front bezel.

The installation is complete.