SUPER MICRO Computer 2042G-6RF Drive Bay Installation/Removal, Accessing the Drive Bays

A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual

Installing a new fan

1.Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0099L4).

2.Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously removed. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made.

3.If the system power is on, the hot-plug feature will cause the fan to start immediately upon being connected to its header on the serverboard.

4.Replace the chassis cover.

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Accessing the Drive Bays

SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1" high, SAS/SATA drives in the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.

DVD-ROM: For installing/removing the DVD-ROM drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.

SAS/SATA Drive Installation

The SAS/SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS/SATA drives installed must remain in the chassis.

Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier

1.Install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.

2.Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.

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