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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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1. Installing/removing hot-plug SATA drives:
The seven SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of
the chassis. The SATA drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be
removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a
carrier, first open the front bezel then push the release button located
beside the drive LEDs. Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to
pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-
plug capability of the SATA drives.
2. Mounting a SATA 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 work to promote
proper airflow for the system. For this reason, even carriers without
SATA drives must remain in the server. If you need to add a new SATA
drive, insert the drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side
facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws.
Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive Carrier