Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6018R-TDTP, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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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 airflow for
the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must
remain in the chassis.
Mounting a Hard Drive in a Drive Carrier
1. Insert a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so
that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
2. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4. Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier
Warning: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must
remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow.
Warning: Use caution when working around the SATA 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 airflow.
Installing/Removing a Hard Drive
1. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.
2. Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see
Figure 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-
pability of the hard drives.
Figure 6-5. Removing a Hard Drive from the Server
Warning: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro
chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro
website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.cfm