a. Locate the horizontal and vertical connectors on the left cable chain and the corresponding horizontal and vertical
brackets inside the enclosure.
b. Align both cable chain connectors with their corresponding brackets.
c. Slide the cable chain's horizontal connector under the guide rail on the horizontal bracket, and push it in as far as it can
go.
Caution:
Risk of equipment malfunction — Make sure to slide the connector underneath the guide rail on the
bracket (shown in the figure on the left). If the connector rests on the top of the guide rail (shown in the figure on the
right), problems might occur when the system runs.
Correct position (connector under guide rail)
d. Slide the vertical connector on the left cable chain into the vertical bracket.
If the power is on, the drives automatically spin up as soon as the first cable chain is connected.
e. After you have reconnected both ends of the cable chain, carefully pull on the cable chain to verify that both connectors
are latched.
Risk of equipment malfunction — If the connectors are not latched, the cable chain might come loose
Attention:
during drawer operation.
4. Reinstall the left fan canister. If the drive tray is receiving power, confirm that the green LED on the back of the fan is now
on and that air is now coming out of the back.
5. From the back of the drive tray, remove the fan canister on the right side of the tray.
6. If the tray is powered on, ensure that the left fan goes to its maximum speed.
Caution:
Possible equipment damage due to overheating – If the tray is powered on, do not remove both fans at the
same time. Otherwise, the equipment might overheat.
7. Follow these steps to reattach the right cable chain:
a. Locate the horizontal and vertical connectors on the cable chain and their corresponding horizontal and vertical brackets
inside the enclosure.
b. Align both cable chain connectors with their corresponding brackets.
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Incorrect position (connector on top of guide rail)
Replacing a Drive Drawer in a 60-Drive Tray
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