Supermicro SUPERSERVER 1028R-WC1R, User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 1027R-73DBRF User's Manual
Checking the Airfl ow
Check the Airfl ow
1. Make sure there are no objects obstructing the airfl ow in and out of the
server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's fi lter
is replaced periodically.
2. Do not operate the server without hard drives or drive carriers in the drive
bays. Use only recommended server parts.
3. Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct airfl ow through the chassis.
Pull all excess cabling out of the airfl ow path or use shorter cables.
4. The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 4 System
Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Accessing the Drive Bays
Hard Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the
inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace hard drives.
Proceed to the next section for instructions.
Hard Drive Installation
The hard 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.
Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier (Figure 6-3)
1. Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the
connector end toward the rear of the carrier.
2. Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up. Note that
there are holes in the carrier marked “SATA” to aid in correct installation.
3. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated below.
4. Insert the drive carrier into its bay, keeping the carrier oriented so that the
hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release button is on the right
side. When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay, the release handle will
retract.
5. Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position