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Installing a SATA Optical Drive - Dell Installation Guide & User Manual

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This document provides instructions for installing SATA optical drives in Dell PowerEdge 19x0 and 29x0 systems. It covers removing existing PATA/IDE drives and installing SATA replacements, including disconnecting cables and removing drive brackets. Only trained service technicians should perform these procedures. Intended for certified technicians upgrading optical drives in PowerEdge servers.

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Dell™ Power Edge™ 19x0 and 29x0 Systems

Installing a SATA Optical Drive

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Page 1 Dell™ Power Edge™ 19x0 and 29x0 Systems Installing a SATA Optical Drive
Page 2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if...
Page 3 Installing a SATA Optical Drive These instructions apply to Dell™ Power Edge™ systems to which a SATA optical drive is being added, or in which an existing PATA or IDE optical drive is being replaced ...
Page 4 Preparing the Optical Drive Tray – Power Edge 2970, 2950, and 1950 For Power Edge 2970 and 2950 systems, the optical drive tray that shipped with the system is used for the SATA optical drive. If you ...
Page 5 Figure 1-1. Replacing the Optical Drive in a Power Edge 2950 or 2970 System optical drive interposer release latch interposer SATA cable SATA power cable carrier latch optical drive carrier Replacing ...
Page 6 Figure 1-2. Installing a SATA Optical Drive in a Power Edge 1950 Drive Tray optical drive SATA cable SATA power cable carrier latch optical drive carrier Installing the SATA Optical Drive – Power Edge...
Page 7 Figure 1-3. SATA Cable Routing in the Power Edge 1950 SATA data cable SATA_A connector on system board chipset shroud system fans SATA power cable optical drive Reinstall the SAS controller daughter c...
Page 8 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual. Remove the cable retention bracket from the right interior wall of the chassis by pushing the bl...
Page 9 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual. Close the system. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual. Reconne...
Page 10 Figure 1-5. SATA Cable Routing in a Power Edge 2900 or 1900 optical drive SATA power cable SATA data cable SATA connector on system board SATA power connector on SAS backplane (Power Edge 2900 only) R...

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Published June 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is authorized to access internal components of the PowerEdge system?

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any internal components.

What steps must be taken before removing an existing optical drive?

First, turn off and disconnect the system. Then, follow specific removal steps based on your model (1900, 2900, 1950, etc.).

Which tray must be used when installing a SATA optical drive in a PowerEdge 1950?

The replacement drive tray provided in the installation kit must be used with PowerEdge 1950 systems.

How is the central fan bracket replaced in 2900/1900 models?

Replace the center fan bracket, then place and replace the fans before routing and connecting the SATA cable to the system board.

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