Dell MD1280 Getting Started Manual page 5

WARNING: If installing above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer-provided mechanical
lift must be used to avoid injury.
4. Insert each disk drive in carrier (DDIC) into the enclosure one at a time.
• Protect the hard drive from static discharge.
• Handle DDICs by the edges of the frame.
CAUTION: If the enclosure system operates for too long (depending on altitude) with drive
drawers open, the enclosure can overheat, causing power failure and data loss. Such use may
invalidate the warranty.
5. Close the drive drawers after adding all DDICs.
Figure 1. Installing enclosure in a rack
1. Drawer release (2) — One on each side of
drawer. Releases the open-drawer locks.
a. Pull and hold both drive drawers releases, and then slightly push the drawers inside.
b. Release and push the drive drawers in until it clicks into place.
WARNING: After releasing the open-drawer locks, move hands away from the slides before
pushing the drawer in to avoid injury.
5