SUPER MICRO Computer AS1011M-T2 Drive Bay Installation/Removal, Accessing the Drive Bays

AS1011M-T2 User's Manual

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Accessing the Drive Bays

Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace Serial ATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.

CD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a CD-ROM or fl oppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 1011M-T2 by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.

Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM drive will fi t into the 1011M-T2.

Serial ATA Drive Installation

1. Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier

The Serial ATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the Serial ATA drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without Serial ATA drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new Serial ATA drive, install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.

Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier

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