Optical drive option

Procedure

  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Do one of the following:
  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. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Using a Philips #1 screwdriver, remove the 9.5 mm optical drive rear side carrier.
    Removing the 9.5mm optical drive carrier
  8. Remove the optical drive blank from the front panel:
    1. Open the latch securing the drive blank.
    2. Push out the blank from inside the server, and then remove it from the front panel.
      Removing the optical drive blank
  9. Remove the screw from the optical drive carrier.
    9.5mm optical drive installation screws
  10. Remove the optical drive carrier.
  11. Install the 9.5mm optical drive into the optical drive carrier.
  12. Tighten the screws on the optical drive carrier.
  13. Connect the SATA and power cables to the optical drive.
    • LFF configuration
      Connecting the optical drive cable (LFF configuration)
    • SFF configuration
      Connecting the optical drive cable (SFF configuration)
  14. Install the access panel.
  15. Do one of the following:
    • If the server is in a tower configuration, return the server to an upright position.
    • If the server is in a rack configuration, slide the server into the rack.
  16. Connect each power cord to the server .
  17. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. Do one of the following:

Results