Preparing the disk drive enclosure to install a disk drive or SSD in an enclosure with the system power turned off

Learn about the steps you must complete before you install a disk drive or solid-state drive (SSD) in an enclosure.

1. Identify the part and the enclosure that you want to service. The disk drive and SSD slots are located in the front of the enclosure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front view and rear view of the enclosure and the disk drive locations in the enclosure.
   Figure 1. Front view of the 5887 disk drive enclosure showing the disk drive locations

   
   Figure 2. Rear view of the 5887 disk drive enclosure

   

   Figure 3 shows the locations of the disk drive service indicators for the enclosure.

   Figure 3. Front view of the 5887 disk drive enclosure showing the service indicators

   
   Note: When you have drive slots available in a system, enclosure, or expansion unit, fill the slot positions in the system first. However, you can choose a different disk drive or solid-state drive placement that depends on your data protection strategy.
2. Record the position (an available empty slot) where the new SSD must be installed. For example, the next available disk drive or SSD slot might be P1-D3.
3. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. Open the rack rear door.
5. Disconnect the power source from the enclosure. Remove the power-cable retention brackets. Label and remove the power cables from the power supplies of the enclosure.
   Note: The system might be equipped with redundant power supply. Before you continue with this procedure, ensure that all power to your system is disconnected.
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   Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (L003)
6. Find the package that contains the new drive.
   Attention: Drives are fragile. Handle with care.
7. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
   • When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
8. Remove the drive from the static-protective package and place it on an ESD mat.