SuperStorageSystem SSG-5019D8-TR12P User's Manual
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3.4 Chassis Components
Hard Drives
The chassis can contain twelve 3.5" internal hard disk drives. Each HDD position in the chassis
is labeled with a number that corresponds to the SAS/SATA ports on the motherboard.
The drives rest on metal brackets that run the full width of the chassis. They attach to the
system by means of four small, horizontal backplanes, which include a socket into which each
HDD is inserted. The two front rows of HDDs attach to two backplanes between the rows.
The row of HDDs near the middle of the chassis attaches to two backplanes behind that row.
Replacing a Hard Drive
This procedure is also described on the instruction sticker on the chassis cover.
1. With the optional cable arm (MCP-290-00086-0N), the system can remain powered on
when replacing drives. (without the cable arm, first power down as described in Section
3-1). With the system extended from the rack, remove the top front cover.
2. Locate and press the latch on the HDD you wish to remove from the chassis (see
instruction sticker).
3. Slide the HDD away from its backplane socket and lift it out. Note the number on the
floor of the chassis.
Figure 3-3. HDD Brackets and Backplanes
Backplanes (4)
(lifted out of chassis)
HDD Mounting Brackets