7. Connect each power cord to the power source.
8. Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Drive options
Drive installation guidelines
Depending on the configuration, the server supports SAS and SATA drives.
Observe the following general guidelines:
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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.
For drive numbering, see Drive Numbering on page 17.
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Drives with the same capacity provide the greatest storage space efficiency when grouped into the same
drive array.
Drive support information
Depending on the drive cage installed the server supports the following drives.
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Non-hot-plug LFF drives
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Hot-plug LFF drives
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Hot-plug SFF drives
The server supports up to 16 drives in SFF configuration and 8 drives in LFF configuration.
The embedded storage controller supports SATA drive installation. For SAS drive installation, install a Host
Bus Adapter or a Smart Array Controller board option.
Redundant fan is required when installing SAS SSD or 15K/rpm SAS HDD in second cage.
Installing the non-hot-plug drive
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
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