Installing an internal USB drive

Prerequisites

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

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
    CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

  5. Locate the internal USB connectors on the system board (System board components).
  6. Install the USB drive.
    Installing an internal USB drive
  7. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel).
  8. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack).
  9. Connect each power cord to the server.
  10. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  11. Power up the server.