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Drive Type
The system uses 3Gpbs SAS, 6Gbps SAS, 12Gbps SAS, near-line SAS, 3Gbps SATA,
6Gbps SATA, 2.5” SSDs.
IMPORTANT!
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Ensure that you purchase the correct hard drives.
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If you prefer using SATA hard drives in the attached expansions, ensure that you
purchase MUX kits.
Understanding the MUX Kit’s Port Mechanism
If you install a SATA hard drive in a dual-controller system, this may require a MUX board. The
MUX board is paired with a hard drive in order to switch data signals between controllers A and
B’s signal ports.
Under normal circumstances, controller B’s signal ports are in standby mode.
SAS and SATA Interfaces
The SAS interface features a dual-ported connectivity with pins on both sides of its connector
while the SATA drives have only one port. In a redundant controller system, the MUX-supported
drive trays must be separately purchased and applied. The single controller expansion systems
do not require a MUX kit.
IMPORTANT!
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ONLY install the drive trays into the system if the system is already mounted to the rack.
If the hard drives are installed into the system before mounting to the rack, the system
will be heavy to mount and possible impact during installation may damage the hard
drives.
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Handle the disk drives with extreme care and observe all ESD prevention procedures
when installing the hard drives.
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ONLY use the screws that are bundled in the system package. Securing the drives with
longer screws may damage them.
