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3.4 Chassis Components
Hard Drives
Up to 12 hot-swap 3.5" hard drives are supported by the chassis. You do not need to access
the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap hard drives.
The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from
the chassis. (Both procedures may be done without removing power from the system.)
Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Carrier
1. Push the release button located beside the drive's LEDs.
2. Swing the handle fully out.
3. Grasp the handle and use it to pull the drive carrier out of its bay.
Figure 3-4. Removing a Drive Carrier from the System
Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier
1. To add a new drive, install it into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing
down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
2. Secure the drive to the carrier with the screws provided, then push the carrier
completely into the drive bay. You should hear a click when the drive is fully inserted.
This indicates that the carrier has been fully seated and connected to the midplane,
which automatically makes the power and logic connections to the hard drive.
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