Installing Hard Drives - Supermicro SuperServer 5018D-LN4T User Manual

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Installing Hard Drives

Follow the instructions that follow to install either 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives.
Installing 3.5" Hard Drives
1. Power down the server, disconnect the power cord from the power supply and
remove the cover.
2. Place the 3.5" hard drive into the chassis as illustrated in Figure 6-4.
3. Secure the hard drive to the chassis floor by inserting four screws up through
the underside of the chassis.
4. Connect the hard drive wiring, reinstall the chassis cover and power cord,
then power up the server.
Installing 2.5" Hard Drives
Several different configurations of 2.5" hard drives may be installed in the system.
Review the supported configuration options on page 6-6.
1. Power down the server, disconnect the power cord from the power supply and
remove the cover.
2. Install 2.5" hard drive(s) into the hard drive bracket(s) and secure them to the
bracket with the screws provided. (See page 6-6 for supported configuration
options.)
3. Place the hard drive and bracket into the chassis as illustrated in Figure 6-4..
4. Secure the hard drive bracket(s) to the chassis floor by inserting the screws
up through the underside of the chassis.
5. Connect the hard drive wiring, reinstall the chassis cover and power cord,
then power up the server.
Note: Bracket part number is MCP-220-00051-0N (1x 2.5" HDD) or MCP-220-
00044-0N (2x 2.5" HDD).
Note: The drive bracket may cause add-on card interference. Please check card
dimensions before choosing the drive bracket type.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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