Supermicro SuperServer 6048R-TXR, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-5
Figure 6-2. Removing a Hard Drive Carrier
Release Buttons
6-5 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Hot-Swap Drive Bays
The hot-swappable hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installa-
tion and removal from the chassis. The chassis supports up to five 3.5" hard drives.
These hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus ter-
mination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security.
Removing a Hard Drive Carrier
1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier
handle.
2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
Warning: Use caution when working around the backplane. Do not touch the back-
plane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or
obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.