Installing Hard Drives Into The Drive Carriers - Supero FatTwin F628R3-FT User Manual

FatTwin F628R3-FT USER'S MANUAL

Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Carriers

The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow through
the drive bays.
Removing the Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier
1. Remove the hard drive carrier from the chassis as described in the previous
section and lay the drive carrier on a fl at surface.
2. Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier.
3. Lift the dummy drive from the drive carrier.
Figure 6-4: Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier
Drive Carrier
Warning: Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives, do not
operate the server with the hard drives bays empty.
Installing a Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier
1. Place the hard drive carrier on a fl at surface.
2. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing
downward and so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the
drive carrier.
3. Secure the hard drive to the carrier with the screws included with the hard
drive.
4. Use the open handle of the drive carrier to insert the drive carrier into the
open drive bay.
5. Secure the drive carrier into the drive bay by closing the drive carrier handle.
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Dummy Drive