User Guide
2. Components
2.10 3.5in HDD Assembly
2.10.3
3.5in Drive Blank
Figure 37:
Ultrastar Data102 3.5in Drive
Blank
The 3.5in Drive Blank is a placeholder component
used to fill empty drive slots in the chassis when an
Ultrastar Data102 enclosure is partially populated
with drives. When the number of drives in a row
is less than the total necessary to fill that row, the
3.5in Drive Blank is used to fill out the row in place
of actual drives. The purpose of the 3.5in Drive
Blank is to maintain proper airflow and cooling
of the enclosure and the components within the
enclosure. For more information on requirements
for a partially populated enclosure, see
.
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