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Server System R2000WT Product Family System Integration and Service Guide
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2.7
Storage Device Installation / Removal
The 2U server system has support for several different storage device options. This section provides
instruction for the installation and removal of front drive bay storage devices and internal fixed mount storage
devices. Installation of other storage options available through accessory kits is provided in Chapter 3.
NOTE
: To maintain proper system cooling, all externally accessable drive bays must be populated with a
drive carrier. Each drive carrier must have a hard disk drive (HDD), Solid State Device (SSD), or a supplied
drive blank installed.
2.7.1
8 x 3.5” and 12 x 3.5” Front Drive Bay Storage
2.7.1.1
3.5” Drive Carrier Extraction
Figure 40. Installing Hot-swap storage devices – 3.5” carrier extraction
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Remove the drive carrier from the chassis by pressing the green button and pulling open the lever (see
letter ‘A’).
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Pull the carrier out of the drive bay (see letter ‘B’).
2.7.1.2
3.5” Hard Disk Drive Installation
Figure 41. 3.5” Hard Disk Drive Installation – Remove the drive blank
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Remove the four screws securing the plastic drive blank to the carrier
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Remove the drive blank from the carrier (see letter ‘C’).
