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SAS/SATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier
The SAS/SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the
drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS/SATA drives installed
must remain in the chassis. To add a new SAS/SATA drive, install a drive into the
carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes
align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as
shown in Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier
Use caution when working around the SAS/SATA backplane.
Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make
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sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the
holes, which aid in proper airfl ow.
Important: Regardless of how many SAS/SATA hard drives are
installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to main-
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tain proper airfl ow.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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