Steps
1.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive or SSD cage with the screw holes on the chassis.
2.
Lower the hard drive or SSD cage into thechassis until it is seated firmly in place.
3.
Install the four screws to secure the hard drive or SSD cage to the chassis.
Figure 53. Installing a hard drive or SSD cage
1.
standoff (4)
3.
screw (2)
Next steps
1.
Install the hard drive or SSD backplane.
2.
Install the hard drive or SSDs.
3.
Followthe procedure listed inthe After working inside your system section.
Related links
Safety instructions
Removing the hard drive or SSD cage
Installing the hard drive or SSD backplane
After working inside your system
Installing a hard drive or SSD
Hard drive or SSD backplane
Systems use a backplane to attach hot-swappable hard drives. A backplane has pins that pass directly into hard drive sockets
without cables. They may have single connector to connect one disk array controller or multiple connectors that can be connected
to one or more controllers.
Removing the hard drive or SSD backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould 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
instructionsthatcamewiththeproduct.
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2.
hard drive or SSD cage
4.
screw hole (2)