Deployment Guide

• Secure location of the carrier into and out of drive slots.

• Positive spring-loading of the drive/midplane connector.

The carrier can use this interface:

• Dual path direct dock Serial Attached SCSI.

The following figures display the supported drive carrier modules:

Figure 3. Dual path LFF 3.5" drive carrier module

Figure 4. Dual path SFF 2.5" drive carrier module

Figure 5. 2.5" to 3.5" hybrid drive carrier adapter

Drive status indicators

Green and amber LEDs on the front of each drive carrier module indicate disk drive status.

Blank drive carrier modules

Blank drive carrier modules, also known as drive blanks, are provided in 3.5" (2U12) and 2.5" (2U24) form factors. They must be installed

in empty disk slots to create a balanced air flow.

Before you begin