Drive Options; Drive Guidelines; Removing A Drive Blank - HP ProLiant DL120 G7 User Manual

Install the DIMM.
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Install the air baffle (on page 20).
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Install the access panel (on page 18).
7.
If you are installing DIMMs in Lockstep configuration, configure the mode in RBSU
Utility" on page 54).

Drive options

The server provides non-hot-plug capability through an embedded SATA controller. To obtain hot-plug
capability, install an optional controller and hot-plug cable option kit.

Drive guidelines

When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
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The system automatically sets all drive numbers.
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If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.
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Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are
grouped together into the same drive array.
Optional storage controllers provide support for hot-plug capability and drive LEDs. Controller options are:
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The embedded controller supports non-hot-plug SATA drives. Drive LEDs are not supported.
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Optional SATA controllers support hot-plug SATA drives and drive LEDs.
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Optional SAS controllers support hot-plug SAS or SATA drives and drive LEDs.

Removing a drive blank

CAUTION:
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
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