Supermicro AS-1020P-8R, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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SATA and SCSI Drive Installation
1. Mounting a drive in a drive carrier
The SATA/SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation
and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow
for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed
must remain in the chassis. To add a new SATA/SCSI drive, install a drive into the
carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes
align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as
shown in Figure 6-3.
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Important: Regardless of how many SATA/SCSI hard drives are
installed, all SATA drive carriers must remain in the drive bays
for proper airfl ow.
Use caution when working around the SATA/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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Figure 6-3. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier