Removing The Chassis Cover; Removing And Installing Hard Drives - Supermicro SC721 Series User Manual

SC721 Chassis Manual
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Removing the Chassis Cover

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Figure 5-1. Removing the Chassis Cover
Removing the Chassis Side Cover
1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply as
described in Section 5-2.
2. Insert the key into the lock on the front bezel, turn the key counterclockwise
and open up the front bezel.
3. Remove the three screws securing the cover to the chassis and set them
aside for later use.
4. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis
5. Lift the cover off the chassis.
Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the
cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and
prevent overheating.
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Removing and Installing Hard Drives

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Figure 5-2. Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Chassis
The SC721 chassis supports four 3.5" hot-swappable hard drives in hard drive
carriers. These hard drives can be removed from the chassis without powering
down the system.
Removing 3.5" Hot-Swap Hard Drives
1. Unlock the front bezel and swing it open.
2. Press the release tab on the hard drive carrier, this will extend the hard drive
carrier handle.
3. Use the hard drive carrier handle to pull the hard drive out of the chassis.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
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