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

3.6 Storage Drives

This section provides instructions on installing and replacing system components. To assure
compatibility, only use components that match the specifications or part numbers given.
The system supports four hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA storage drives in hybrid bays. An optional
controller card kit is required to support SAS. Additional accessories are required to support
up to two NVMe drives.
The drives are mounted in drive carriers that simplify their removal from the chassis. These
carriers also help promote proper airflow. Each carrier has a small space on the front to place
an orange or purple label to distinguish SAS/SATA from other protocols.
Note: Enterprise level drives are recommended for use in Supermicro servers. For compatible
storage drives, see the
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Installing Drives

Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Carrirer from the Chassis
1. Push the release button on the drive carrier, which will extend the drive bay handle.
2. Use the drive bay handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
Note: Except for short periods of time while swapping drives, do not operate the chassis
without the drive carriers.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
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Figure 3-6. Logical Drive Numbers
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Figure 3-7. Removing a Drive Carrier
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