Expansions and configuration 10.4 Installing disk drives

Disk drive or removable disk rack installation

Steps for installing a disk drive in a horizontal drive carrier

1 Slide the disk drive into the carrier from the front.

2 Remove any vertical drive carrier The only way to get at the mounting screws on the right side of the drive is through the openings of the vertical carrier.

3 Mount the disk drive into the drive carrier using four screws.

4 Insert the drive carrier module again.

5 Connect the power and data cables to the disk drive.

10.4.3Installing and removing a hard disk

Preparation

1.Unplug the device from mains and disconnect all cables.

2.Open the device.

Installing a disk drive

Steps for installing a disk drive

1

2

Connect the power and data cables to the disk drive.

Hold the drive on the drive carrier plate and secure it with 4 screws

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