ClearCube M2010S, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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SATA 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
drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SATA drives installed must
remain in the chassis.
Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier
To add a new SATA drive, 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.
Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.
Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives
Push the release button located beside the drive's LEDs.
Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the drive carrier straight out (see
Figure 6-4).
Note: Your OS must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug
capability of the SATA drives.
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Figure 6-3. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier
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Important: Regardless of how many SATA hard drives are
installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to
maintain proper airflow.
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not
touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which
aid in proper airflow.
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