User's Manual
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A+ SERVER 1012G-MTF USER'S MANUAL
Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
Accessing the Drive Bays
SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the
inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives.
Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: The operating system you use must
have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the drives.
DVD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM drive, you will need to gain
access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed
to the "DVD-ROM Drive Installation" section in this chapter for instructions. Note
that only a "slim" DVD-ROM drive will t into the 1012G-MTF.
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane
with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane. Also,
regardless of how many drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in
the chassis to maintain proper airow.
SATA Drive Installation
Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier
The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airow for the
system. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain
in the chassis.
1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing
down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
2. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-4.