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Chapter Two System Features
Removing and Installing a Hard
Drive Device
The Hot Swappable Drive Module allows easy access to the SCA2 Hard Drives.
The SCA2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) must
be mounted to the guide frame with
retaining #6-32 x 5L screws, three on
each side. To prevent damage from
vibration, ensure each retaining screw is
tightened to at least 6lb/ft., hand tight.
Guide Frame Release Tab
For illustration purposes only, the Hard Drive Module is not shown connected to the
chassis. To remove or install a Hot Swappable SCA2 Hard Drive:
1. Lift up on the Guide Frame Release Tab until the Hard Drive Guide Frame is
loose or until the frame is at least 1/4-inch out of the Module.
2. Pull the frame along the channel guides until it is completely clear of the
Module.
3. Remove the HDD from the frame. Reuse the screws to attach the new HDD
to the frame.
4. To Install the Hard Drive Guide Frame, ensure the HDD is flush against the
tab side of the frame. Ensure all retainings screws are at least hand tight.
5. Insert the frame along the channel guides until it engages the SCA2
connector at the rear of the Module. To prevent bending the pins, Do NOT
force the HDD into the SCA2 connector.
6. Ensure the HDD is firmly seated into the SCA2 connector.
Caution
Hard Disk Drives (HDD) are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge.
To prevent head slap damage, Do NOT
drop the HDD. To prevent damage from
vibration, ensure each retaining screw is
tightened to at least 6lb/ft., hand tight.