2.7Hard disk drives

2.7.1Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI hard disk drive

If you purchased an AS8, AS4, or AA4 configured model, follow these instructions to install a hot-swap SATA or SCSI hard disk drive (HDD).

1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays.

2.Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

Spring lock Tray lever

3.Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.

4.An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive tray.

Metal bracket

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server

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