User Guide

Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Components74
Installing and Removing a Disk Drive
Carrier
The disk drive carriers are located in the front of the enclosure. Follow
these procedures to install and remove the disk drive carrier.
Installing a Disk Drive Carrier
1 Select the disk drive slot into which the disk drive carrier is to be
installed and remove the carrier blank if there is one installed.
2 Orient the disk drive carrier such that the LEDs are on the top (on
the right for desk side systems).
3 With the cam lever fully open slide the carrier into the slot until
the lever starts to close.
4 Fully close the cam lever. The lever is fully closed, and the drive
locked in place, when the lever “clicks” into position.
Removing a Disk Drive Carrier
1 Using your finger, release the locking tab by pressing it in the
direction shown in Figure 5-1, and pull the cam lever towards you.
2 Fully open the cam lever. (approx. 90
o
to enclosure).
3 With the cam lever open wait for at least one minute to allow the
disk drive to spin down fully before removing it.
4 Gently, pull the disk drive carrier out of the enclosure.
Caution: Immediately replace the disk drive carrier or install a
disk drive carrier blank to maintain correct airflow.