Supermicro 5025M-4, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-5
SCSI Drive Installation (5025M-4 only)
1. Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier
The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re-
moval from the chassis. Since these carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for
the SCSI drive bays, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain
in the chassis. To add a new SCSI drive, install a drive into the carrier with the
printed circuit board side toward the carrier 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.
Figure 6-3. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier
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Important: Regardless of how many SCSI hard drives are in-
stalled, all SCSI drive carriers must remain in the drive bays for
proper airfl ow.
Use caution when working around the SCSI 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 airfl ow.
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