User guide

Figure 1–15 Disk I/O Module Front Panel

Introduction

Note The EXP’N port connects to the Host port on the next FC60SS-XPN enclosure in a multiple enclosure

configuration, please refer to section 2.9 on page 32 for further information on enclosure expansion.

1.4.6 Drive Carrier Module

The Drive Carrier Module comprises a hard disk mounted in a carrier. Each drive bay will house a single

Low Profile 1.0 inch high, 3.5 inch form factor disk drive in its carrier.The carrier has mounting locations

for SAS or SATA drives.

The front cap also supports an ergonomic handle which provides the following functions:

• Camming of carrier into and out of drive bays.

• Positive 'spring loading' of the drive/backplane connector.

• An anti-tamper lock operated by a torx socket type key.

Figure 1–16 Drive Carrier Module

1.4.6.1 Drive Status Indicators

Each drive carrier incorporates two LEDs, an upper (Green) and lower (Amber). In normal operation the

green indicator will be ON and will flicker as the drive operates The amber indicator will only be ON if

there is a drive fault. If the green LED is OFF when the amber LED is ON, a power control circuit failure

is indicated.

1.4.6.2 Anti-tamper Locks

Anti-tamper locks are fitted in the drive carrier handles (Figure 1–17) and are accessed through the small

cutout in the latch section of the handle.These are provided to disable the normal ‘pinch' latch action of

the carrier handle.