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SCSI Drive Installation

Use extreme caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal

!objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airflow.

1.Removing a hot-plug SCSI drive carrier

The four SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. The SCSI drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, first push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out from the chassis (see Figure 6-4).

Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot- plug capability of the SCSI drives.

2.Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier

The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new SCSI drive, install the drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier (3a). Secure the drive to the carrier with three screws on each side (3b), as shown in Figure 6-5.

Important: Regardless of how many SCSI hard drives

!are installed, all SCSI drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to promote proper airflow.

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6014H-8 specifications

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The model supports up to 512GB of DDR4 ECC memory, which enhances data integrity and system performance. The use of error-correcting code (ECC) memory is particularly beneficial for mission-critical applications where data accuracy is essential. The 6014H-8 is also equipped with multiple DIMM slots, allowing for flexible configuration for different workloads.

In terms of storage, the 6014H-8 can accommodate a variety of SATA and SAS drives, offering extensive options for managing vast amounts of data. It typically supports several drive bays, which enable hot-swappable drives for easy maintenance and upgrades without downtime. This design feature is crucial for companies that require high availability and uptime.

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