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Mounting a SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier
1.
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.
Installing/Removing SATA Drives
1.
To remove, fi rst push the release button located beside the drive LEDs
2.
Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see
Figure 6-4).
3.
To install, simply push the drive carrier into its bay until fully seated.
Figure 6-4. Removing/Installing SATA Drives
Important: Regardless of how many SATA drives are installed,
both drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain
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proper airfl ow.
Use caution when working around the 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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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