Supermicro SuperServer E403-9D-16C-IP User Manual page 37

Installing Hard Drives
The hard drive cage must be removed from the chassis before installing the hard drives.
1. Make sure there is no power to the system as described in Section 3.1 and remove the
chassis cover.
2. See Section 3.2 for instructions on how to remove the top cover.
3. Remove the two screws that are securing the hard drive cage to the chassis, as shown
in the previous page.
4. Pull the hard drive cage upwards using the provided plastic handles.
5. Place the hard drives inside the hard drive cage, stacked up to two units on each end,
then secure them inside the drive bays with the included screws, as shown above.
6. Connect the data and power extension cables to the hard drive.
7. Attach the extension cables to the appropriate motherboard connectors.
8. Secure the hard drive cage back to the chassis with the screws previously set aside.
9. Reinstall the chassis cover and power up the system.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Figure 3-9. Installing 2.5" Hard Drives
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