Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Note: When installing the hard drive carrier that is next to the power supply, the power supply handle must be lifted before extending the hard drive carrier handle, or before inserting the hard drive carrier into the drive bay.

Figure 6-5. Installing/Removing the Carrier Next to the Power Supply

Peripheral Drive Installation

Installing or Replacing a Peripheral Drive

1.Unplug the main power cord to the chassis.

2.Unplug the power and data cables from the motherboard and/or backplane.

3.If you are adding a new drive: Remove the dummy tray from the drive bay The mini-bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive beneath the drive bay, then pulling the mini-bezel forward.

If you are replacing a drive: Locate the locking tab at the rear (left hand side when viewed from the front) of the peripheral drive. Push the tab toward the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis.

4.Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks in place.

5.Reconnect the data and power cables.

6.Replace the chassis cover (replace the server in the rack, if necessary) and power up the system.

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