2. optical drive blank lock

Installing The Slim Optical Drive Blank

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1.Align the slim optical drive blank with the slim optical drive bay.

2.Slide the optical drive blank into the optical drive bay until the lock clicks into place.

3.Close the system.

4.If applicable, install the front bezel.

Optical Drives And Tape Drives

Your system supports one of the following configurations.

Systems with up to eight 3.5 inch hard drives and sixteen 2.5 inch hard drives support:

Up to two SATA half height DVD-ROM or DVD R/W drive plus one SAS interface tape drive or

Up to one SATA half height DVD-ROM or DVD R/W drive plus one internal RD1000 drive plus one SAS interface tape drive

Systems with up to 12 hard drives support:

Up to one SATA half height DVD-ROM or DVD R/W drive or

Up to one internal RD1000 drive or

Up to one SAS interface tape drive

Systems with up to 32 hard drives support one slim optical drive. Tape drives are not supported.

Removing The Optical Drive Or Tape Drive

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1.If installed, remove the front bezel.

2.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.

3.Open the system.

4.Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the drive.

Note the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board and the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.

5.To remove the drive, push the release latch in the direction of the arrow indicated in the figure.

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Dell T620 owner manual Optical Drives And Tape Drives, Installing The Slim Optical Drive Blank

T620 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T620 is a versatile and powerful tower server designed to meet the demands of growing businesses and organizations. Launched as part of Dell’s 12th generation of PowerEdge servers, the T620 combines cutting-edge features, advanced technologies, and robust performance capabilities.

At its core, the T620 supports Intel's Xeon E5-2600 processors, providing exceptional computational power and efficiency. Organizations can choose from a range of CPUs, allowing them to customize their server according to specific workload requirements. The server can accommodate up to two processors, offering a substantial number of cores for multitasking and demanding applications.

One of the standout features of the T620 is its support for a significant amount of memory. It can house up to 768GB of DDR3 RAM across 24 DIMM slots. This ample memory capacity ensures that the server can handle memory-intensive applications with ease, making it suitable for virtualization, database management, and other critical tasks.

The T620 is equipped with several storage options, supporting up to sixteen 2.5-inch or eight 3.5-inch hard drives. This flexibility allows for high storage density and scalability, accommodating various storage configurations depending on the user’s needs. The system also supports both traditional SATA and high-speed SAS drives, making it adaptable for performance or capacity-driven environments.

Networking capabilities in the T620 are advanced, featuring embedded dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable connectivity. This server supports multiple RAID configurations, enhancing data redundancy and performance. Additionally, the inclusion of Dell's iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) ensures remote management and monitoring capabilities, allowing administrators to operate the server efficiently without being on-site.

The design of the T620 is built with expandability in mind. Its chassis offers flexibility for adding additional components, such as graphics cards and expansion cards, providing ample room for growth as organizational needs evolve.

In summary, the Dell PowerEdge T620 is a robust and flexible tower server that caters to the diverse needs of businesses. Its powerful processors, extensive memory options, versatile storage configurations, and advanced management features make it a reliable choice for companies seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure. The T620 stands out as a solid option for those looking to leverage technology for business success and growth.