User's Guide

1. Installing Internal Optional Devices

Express5800/R120d-1E User’s Guide

Chapter 2 Preparations

1.18.1

Installation

Install a Hard Disk Drive by using the following procedure. Follow the same installation procedure for other

slots.

Important

In the RAID System, build a Disk Array using hard disk drives that have the

same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard).

1. Refer to Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Locate the slot where you install the Hard Disk Drive.

The server provides 6 slots (or 8 slots when additional HDD cage is installed).

Install Hard Disk Drives in ascending port number order. For details, refer to Chapter 2 (1.18 2.5-inch

Hard Disk Drive).

3. Remove the dummy trays.

Important

 Keep the dummy trays for future use.

 Dummy trays are intended to increase the cooling effect inside the

server. Keep the dummy trays installed in slots where Hard Disk Drives

are not installed.

4. Unlock the handle of the drive carrier.