5U Tower G6 Server Overview Installing the hard drive cage

This document contains instructions for installing a hot-plug hard 1. Shut down the operating system.
Hard Drive Cage Option drive cage. 2. Power down the server.
For more information on preparing the server for installation, see the 3. Disconnect the external power cords from the server.

Installation Instructions documentation referenced on the HP Server product CD. 4. If necessary, unlock the front bezel.
5. Loosen the access panel thumbscrews, and then remove the
Kit contents panel.
• Hot-plug hard drive cage including backplane and four hard 6. Remove the front bezel.
drive blanks and cables 7. Remove the mounting screws for the shield covering the lower
• Mounting hardware hard drive area, and then remove the shield.
• This document Figure 2 Removing the shield

Important safety information

Read the installation instructions completely before beginning the
installation procedure. For more information, see the Important
Safety Information document on the HP Server product CD.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage

electronic components. Be sure you are properly
grounded (earthed) before beginning an installation
procedure..

Installation guidelines
This installation must be performed by qualified personnel who are
knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards
associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits.
Figure 1 Drive bay areas for servers shipped as non-hot-plug (left)
and hot-plug (right) systems
8. Remove the hard drive fan assembly:
a. Press the fan holder release tab to disengage the assembly
from the chassis.
b. Lift the assembly away from the chassis.
c. Disconnect the fan cable from system board connector.
For more information on the fan location in your system, see
the server specific user guide.
Figure 3 Removing the hard drive fan assembly

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Item Description
only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing 1 Upper hard drive area (bays1-4)
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall 2 Lower hard drive area (bays 5-8)
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

NOTE: Both the upper and lower bay areas can support a hot-
plug hard drive cage. Additionally, before using the hard drive
9. Slide the hot-plug hard drive cage into the empty hard drive
cage, make sure a 750 W redundant power supply is installed
cage area, and then secure the cage with the mounting screws.
Part Number: 501531-002 in the system.
Published: April 2012
Edition: 2
*501531-002*
501531-002
Figure 4 Installing the hot-plug hard drive cage Table 1 Backplane jumper settings Figure 8 Installing a hot-plug hard drive

Backplane jumper (J13) settings Description

2-3 BP1 (drive bays 1-4)

1-2 BP2 (drive bays 5-8)

Floating BP3

NOTE: BP1 is default setting.

12. Install the hard drive fan holder:

a. Reconnect the fan cable of the hard drive fan holder
assembly to the system board.
b. Insert the tabs of the hard drive fan holder, into the holes in
the chassis, rotate forward and push down until it snaps
into place.
13. Install the hot-plug hard drive:
10. Connect the drive cables to the hard drive cage backplane. 14. Replace the front bezel.
a. Press the release levers toward each other, and then pull
Figure 5 Connecting the hot-plug hard drive cage backplane cables the hard drive blank panel out of the hard drive cage. 15. Replace the access panel.
16. Connect the power cords.
Figure 7 Removing a hot-plug hard drive blank
Installation is complete.

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Item Description

1 Drive data cable (SAS or SATA)

2 Drive power cables

3 I2C cable
For more information on drive cage cable routing, see the
server hood label.
11. Switch the backplane jumper to the proper setting.
Figure 6 Backplane of the hot-plug hard drive cage
CAUTION: Hard drive blanks provide proper air flow for
a hard drive cage that is not fully populated. To avoid
thermal conditions that might result in hardware damage,
ensure that all drive bays are populated with either a
hard drive blank or a hot-plug hard drive before
operating the server.
b. With the carrier latch rotated up, slide the hot-plug drive
into the empty bay until you feel resistance.
c. Verify that the hooks on the carrier latch will engage the
top ledge of the hard drive cage.
d. Rotate the carrier latch down to fully seat the hot-plug
drive, and then press the latch down until it clicks into
place.