Silicon Graphics TP900, User Manual

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1: Storage System Features
Drive Carrier Modules
The drive carrier module comprises a hard disk mounted in a carrier. Each drive bay will
house a single 1.0-inch high, 3.5-inch disk drive in its carrier. Each disk drive is enclosed
in a die-cast aluminum carrier that provides excellent thermal conduction, radio
frequency and electromagnetic induction protection, and maximum physical protection
of the drives.
The front cap also supports an ergonomic handle that provides the following functions:
• Camming of carrier into and out of drive bays.
• Spring-loading of the drive into the backplane connector.
• An anti-tamper lock operated by a torx socket type key.
Figure 1-5 shows a drive carrier module.
Figure 1-5 Drive Carrier Module
This section discusses other features of the drive carrier module, as follows:
• Drive carrier indicators
• Anti-tamper locks
• Drive information label