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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.
1
If installed, remove the front bezel
. See
"Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 198.
2Press the release tab and
slide the drive blank out until it is free of the
drive bay.
See
Figure 16-2 for PowerVault MD3200i and Figure 16-3 for
PowerVault MD3220i.
Figure 16-2. Removing and Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank
1 drive blank 2 release tab
1 2
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