SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-TF user manual Drive Bay Installation/Removal

SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual

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Accessing the Drive Bays

Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hot-swap 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.

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

Note: Only a "slim" DVD-ROM drive will fit into the 5016I-T/5016I-TF.

Serial ATA Drive Installation

The 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 Serial ATA drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without Serial ATA drives installed must remain in the chassis.

The SATA drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering down the system

Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier

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