RS-1600-FC-FFX2 User Guide
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2.9
Drive Carrier Configuration
2.9.1 Planning and Configuring Your Installation
2.9.1.1
System Configuration
Important
Before you begin installation you should become familiar with the configuration requirements of
your RS-1600-FC-FFX2 system. Please refer to Section
2.2
for information on your overall system
configurations.
There must be a drive present in Bay 1/1 or 4/4 to enable SES Communications to operate.
Installing drives in both of these bays will provide redundant SES communication paths.
When planning your system configuration, please remember that all RS-1600-FC-FFX2 enclosure drive
bays must be filled with either a drive carrier or front dummy fascia, no bays should be left completely
empty.
2.9.1.2
Drive Configuration
Important
After you have installed the drive carrier modules in your RS-1600-FC-FFX2 enclosure, please
refer to Section
2.5
for configuration information relevant to the I/O module you are installing.
2.10 Drive Carrier Installation
2.10.1 Parts Check List
• Drive Carrier module or
• Dummy Carrier module
2.10.2 Procedure
Important
For a Rack Mounted System: Ensure that the carrier is orientated so that the drive is uppermost
and the handle opens from the left. (
Figure 2–15
).
For a Tower System: Ensure that the carrier is orientated so that the carrier lock position is
uppermost and the handle opens from the top
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Release the carrier handle, by pressing the latch in the handle towards the right and insert the carrier into
the enclosure.
