HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 5p, User Manual

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Hard drive guidelines
When adding hard drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
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The system automatically sets all drive numbers.
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If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.
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Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are
grouped together into the same drive array.
Optional storage controllers provide support for hot-plug capability and drive LEDs. Controller options
are:
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The embedded controller supports non-hot-plug SATA hard drives. Drive LEDs are not supported.
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Optional SATA controllers support hot-plug SATA hard drives and drive LEDs.
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Optional SAS controllers support hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drives and drive LEDs.
Removing a hard drive blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
Remove the component as indicated.
Removing a hard drive
IMPORTANT: Hot-plug capability and drive LED support are only available when a supported
optional controller is installed in the server.
To remove the component:
1.
Back up all data on the hard drive.
2.
Power down the server (on page 20 ).