Hard Drive Options; Hard Drive Guidelines; Removing A Hard Drive Blank; Removing Hard Drives - HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 5 User Manual

Hard drive options

The server provides non-hot plug capability through an embedded SATA controller. To obtain SAS or
SATA hot-plug capability, install an optional controller and hot-plug cable option kit.

Hard drive guidelines

When adding hard drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
The system automatically sets all drive numbers.
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If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.
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Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are
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grouped together into the same drive array.
Optional storage controllers provide support for hot-plug capability and drive LEDs. Controller options
are:
The embedded controller supports non-hot-plug SATA hard drives. Drive LEDs are not supported.
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Optional SATA controllers support hot-plug SATA hard drives and drive LEDs.
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Optional SAS controllers support hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drives and drive LEDs.
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NOTE: ACU does not support mixing SAS and SATA drives in the same logical volume.

Removing a hard drive blank

Remove the component as indicated.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays
are populated with either a component or a blank.

Removing hard drives

To remove the component:
Back up all data on the hard drive.
1.
Power down the server (on page 16).
2.
Remove the hard drive.
3.
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