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Hard Drives

SAFETY: Models AMT, E03J, and E04J

Models AMT, E03J, and E04J are intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in cl 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1:2005.

Depending on your configuration, your array either supports up to 24 2.5-inch SAS hard drives or up to 12 3.5-inch SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Hard drives are connected to a backplane through hard-drive carriers and can be configured as hot-swappable.

Removing a Drive Blank

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed.

1If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 190.

2Press the release tab and slide the drive blank out until it is free of the drive bay. See Figure 15-2 for PowerVault MD3200 and Figure 15-3 for PowerVault MD3220.

Figure 15-2. Removing and Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank

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1 drive blank 2 release tab

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