Dell T105 Systems Hard Drives, Hard Drive Installation Guidelines, Removing a Hard Drive

15(Optional) Test the drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 127.

Hard Drives

NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of all SATA hard drives or all SAS hard drives.

Hard Drive Installation Guidelines

Your system contains up to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Both drives must be either SAS or SATA; mixed configurations are not supported. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to the system’s integrated SATA controller or to an optional SAS controller expansion card. Up to two SAS drives may be connected to an optional SAS controller expansion card. Table 3-1 describes the possible drive configurations.

Table 3-1. Hard-Drive Configurations

Drive	Drive Type	Location	Controller	Connector
Number
1	SATA	HDD0	integrated SATA controller	SATA_A
			SAS expansion card (slot 2)	HDD0
1	SAS	HDD0	SAS expansion card (slot 2)	HDD0
2	SATA	HDD1	integrated SATA	SATA_B
			SAS expansion card (slot 2)	HDD1
2	SAS	HDD1	SAS expansion card (slot 2)	HDD1

Removing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 47.

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Installing System Components