Removable Media Bays - HP ML530 - ProLiant - 128 MB RAM Setup And Installation Manual

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Removable Media Bays

ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support installation of IDE or SCSI storage
devices into the removable media bays. Devices supported include:
•
SCSI devices:
— Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drive
— Digital Audio Tape (DAT) drive
— Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) drive
— Two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage
•
IDE devices:
— CD-ROM drive
— DVD drive
CAUTION: Always populate the removable media bays with either a drive or a
blank. Proper airflow can only be maintained when the bays are populated.
Unpopulated drive bays can lead to improper cooling and thermal damage.
Installing SCSI or IDE Devices into the Removable Media Bays
To install a SCSI or IDE device into the removable media bay:
NOTE: The external appearance of your SCSI or IDE device may look different from the
following illustrations, depending on your device.
1. For tower-model servers only, open the front bezel door. See "Opening the Front
Bezel Door" in this chapter.
2. Power down the server. See "Powering Down the Server" in this chapter.
3. Remove the access panel. See "Removing the Access Panel" in this chapter.
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