Drive Installation Guidelines - HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen11 User Manual

Drive installation guidelines

Drive installation guidelines
Observe the following general guidelines:
The system automatically sets all drive numbers.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
When a server is purchased without any drive installed, some drive bays might be empty while other drive bays might
be populated with drive blanks. To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a drive or a drive
blank installed.
If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.
For drive numbering, see Drive bay numbering.
This server does not support mixed drive types in the same drive box.
All drives grouped into the same drive array must meet the following criteria:
They must be either all hard drives or all solid-state drives.
Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency.
Installing a non-hot-plug LFF drive Installing a non-hot-plug LFF drive
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
About this task About this task
The non-hot-plug LFF drives supported in this server do not require a drive caddy or a drive carrier to install. You have to use the drive
screws preinstalled on the left side of the drive cage.
CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-
sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
Procedure Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up .
If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack.
6. If installed, remove the front bezel .
7. Remove the access panel .
8. Remove the system air baffle.
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