Accessing The Inside Of The System; Removing The Chassis Cover - Supermicro SuperServer 8048B-TRFT User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL
Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard drives), do not operate the
server with the hard drive bays empty.
Installing a Hard Drive to the Carrier
1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and
remove the dummy drive. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface such
as a desk, table or work bench.
2. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing
down.
3. Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive.
4. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws.
5. Install the drive carrier back into the chassis. Make sure to close the drive
carrier handle to lock the drive carrier in place.
SATA
Hard Drive
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Drive Carrier
Figure 6-3. Installing a Hard Drive into a Carrier
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Accessing the Inside of the System

Removing the Chassis Cover

You will need to access the inside of the system to complete certain procedures
such as replacing fans.
Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Power down the system and unplug the cords from the back of the power
supplies.
2. Remove the screws securing the top cover to the chassis if these screws are
present.
3. Simultaneously press the release tabs to free the top cover from the locked
position.
4. Slide the top cover toward the rear of the chassis.
5. Lift the top cover off the chassis.
Figure 6-4. Accessing the Inside of the System
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Caution: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the
cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent
overheating.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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Remove these
screws
(if present)
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