Installing A Hard Drive - Dell PowerVault MD3220 Owner's Manual

Installing a Hard Drive

CAUTION:
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
CAUTION:
the MD3200 series.
CAUTION:
installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a
partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring
and make it unusable.
1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 190.
2 If applicable, remove the drive blank from the bay. See "Removing a Drive
Blank" on page 191.
3 Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
4 Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the
backplane.
5 Close the handle to lock the drive in place.
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Management: Installing Array Components
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with
When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully