Dell MD3000 owner manual Physical disk

CAUTION: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with static-sensitive components.

1Perform the following steps to install the new physical disk into the carrier:

NOTE: Data from virtual disks created on a PERC 5 SAS controller cannot be migrated to an MD3000 or to an MD1000 expansion enclosure connected to an MD3000.

aIf you are replacing a physical disk in the carrier, remove the four screws that secure the disk to its carrier and remove the disk (see Figure 4-3).

bPosition the replacement physical disk into the disk carrier with the disk’s controller board facing the rear of the carrier.

cFrom the rear of the carrier, slide the physical disk into the carrier until it contacts the stop tab at the front of the carrier.

dSecure the physical disk to the carrier using the four screws removed earlier. To avoid damaging the carrier, do not overtighten.

Figure 4-3. Installing a SAS Physical Disk in the Carrier

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Installing Enclosure Components