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SAS/SATA Drive Installation
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. Since these carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for
the SAS drive bays, even empty carriers without SAS drives installed must remain
in the chassis.
1.
To add a new SAS drive, install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit
board side toward the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in
the carrier.
2.
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 sure no
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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 for
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proper airfl ow.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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