Configuring The Storage Devices - Acer Altos R520 M2 Series User Manual

Configuring the storage devices

The system accommodates slim-line optical drives and can support up
to eight 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives.
Caution! To ensure proper airflow and server cooling, all drive
bays must contain either a carrier with a hard drive installed in it
or a hard disk carrier cover.
Removing and installing a hard disk drive
Hard disk drive configuration guidelines
Observe these guidelines when replacing or installing a hard disk drive.
• Use only Acer-qualified SAS or SATA HDDs. To purchase a SAS or
SATA HDD, contact your local Acer representative.
• Before removing a hard disk drive, make sure to back up all
important system files.
• Check hard disk drive status by checking the status LED indicators
on the HDD carrier.
• The hard disk drives must be installed in the following order.
Determining drive status
Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators to display the hard
drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD, determine which drive
has failed by checking the drive status LED. For more information on
how to determine the drive status, refer to "Hot-plug HDD carrier LED
indicators" on page 23.
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