Installing and Removing a Disk Drive Carrier
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Installing and Removing a Disk Drive Carrier
The disk drive carriers are located in the front of the
enclosure. Follow these procedures to install and remove the
disk drive carrier.

Installing a Disk

Drive Carrier 1Select the disk drive slot into which the disk drive carrier is to be
installed and remove the carrier blank if there is one installed.
2Orient the disk drive carrier such that the LEDs are on the top
(on the right for desk side systems).
3With the cam lever fully open slide the carrier into the slot until
the lever starts to close.
4Fully close the cam lever. The lever is fully closed, and the drive
locked in place, when the lever “clicks” into position.

Removing a Disk

Drive Carrier 1Using your finger, release the locking tab by pressing it in the
direction shown in Figure 5-1, and pull the cam lever towards
you.
2Fully open the cam lever. (approx. 90o to enclosure).
3With the cam lever open wait for at least one minute to allow the
disk drive to spin down fully before removing it.
4Gently, pull the disk drive carrier out of the enclosure.
CAUTION: Immediately replace the disk drive carrier or install a
disk drive carrier blank to maintain correct airflow.