Dell T320 owner manual Hard Drives-Hot-Swappable, Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

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CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.

NOTE: For proper seating of the cooling shroud in the system chassis, ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing clips.

1.Align the two slots on the cooling shroud with the tabs on the internal cooling fan.

2.Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until the two slots on the cooling shroud are flush with the tabs on the internal cooling fan.

NOTE: When the cooling shroud is properly seated, the chassis intrusion-switch on the cooling shroud connects to the chassis intrusion-switch connector on the system board.

3.Close the system.

4.If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.

5.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Hard Drives—Hot-Swappable

Your system supports one of the following configurations:

Up to eight 3.5 inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot-swappable hard drives

Up to eight 2.5 inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot-swappable hard drives installed in 3.5 inch hard-drive adapters, which are then installed in the 3.5 inch hard-drive carriers

Up to sixteen 2.5 inch (SAS, SATA, or SSD) hot-swappable hard drives

CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a hot-swappable hard drive while the system is running, see the documentation for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support hot-swap hard drive removal and insertion.

CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the hard drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a hard drive failure. Be aware that high-capacity hard drives can take a number of hours to format.

NOTE: All hot-swappable hard drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive backplane. Hard drives are supplied in hot-swappable hard-drive carriers that fit in the hard-drive slots.

NOTE: Use only hot-swappable hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard-drive backplane.

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

1.From the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. Wait until the indicators on the hard-drive carrier signal that the hard drive can be removed safely. For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.

If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. When the hard-drive indicators are off, the hard drive is ready for removal.

2.Press the release button to open the hard-drive carrier release handle.

3.Slide the hard-drive carrier out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.

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

4.Insert a hard-drive blank in the empty hard-drive slot.

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Dell T320 owner manual Hard Drives-Hot-Swappable, Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

T320 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T320 is a versatile tower server designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. It is engineered to handle a variety of workloads, from data storage and virtualization to basic web serving and productivity applications. With a blend of performance, reliability, and expandability, the T320 serves as a robust solution for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the T320 is its use of Intel's Xeon E5-2400 series processors, which deliver outstanding computing power and efficiency. Supporting up to two processors, this tower server can be configured to handle demanding tasks effectively. The ability to support up to 768GB of DDR3 memory through its 12 DIMM slots ensures that the T320 can manage memory-intensive applications, making it well-suited for data analytics and virtualization.

Storage capacity is another significant advantage of the T320. It comes equipped with up to eight 3.5-inch drives, which can be configured for RAID to enhance data protection and performance. The server supports both SATA and SAS drives, allowing for a range of options when it comes to speed and capacity. Additionally, a built-in PERC controller facilitates RAID configuration and monitoring, providing an additional layer of security for critical data.

The T320's design focuses on scalability, featuring several expansion slots for PCIe add-in cards. This allows businesses to grow their server capabilities over time, adding components such as graphics cards or network interface cards as needed. Furthermore, the server includes integrated 1GB Ethernet ports, facilitating easy connectivity within a network.

In terms of management and monitoring, the Dell PowerEdge T320 features the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), which provides out-of-band management capabilities. This allows IT administrators to remotely manage and monitor server health and performance, reducing the need for physical access and streamlining maintenance tasks.

Moreover, the T320 emphasizes energy efficiency. With Dell's Energy Smart technologies, the server is designed to minimize power consumption and heat production while maintaining high performance. This not only contributes to lower operational costs but also supports environmentally friendly practices.

Overall, the Dell PowerEdge T320 is an efficient and reliable tower server that provides businesses with the performance and flexibility needed to manage various workloads. Its robust features, combined with Dell's commitment to quality and service, make it a valuable asset for companies looking to improve their IT operations.