Storage Drives; Installing Storage Drives - Supermicro SuperServer SYS-511R-ML User Manual

3.6 Storage Drives

The system supports two internal 3.5" storage drives, or up to three 2.5" drives using optional
brackets. An optional slim DVD drive may be added.
Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro servers. For
compatible storage drives, see the

Installing Storage Drives

1. Remove power as described in
2. Remove the fan tray and the DVD drive, if they are installed.
3. Install new drive(s) into the chassis with the printed circuit board side facing down and
so that the mounting holes align with those in the chassis, as depicted below.
4. Secure each drive to the tray with the four screws.
Drive
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Figure 3-4. Installing 3.5" Storage Drives
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and remove the chassis cover.
Drive