Supero SUPERSERVER 6017R-TDLF, User Manual

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Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis
and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site
at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.
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SATA Drive Installation
The SATA 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 Serial ATA drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives
installed must remain in the chassis.
1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray.
2. Lift the dummy drive out of the drive tray.
3. Place the hard drive tray on a fl at, stable surface such as a desk, table, or
work bench.
Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive from the Server
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. Also,
regardless of how many drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in
the chassis to maintain proper airfl ow.