Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis
Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
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Caution:
Empty bays will cause overheating. To avoid overheating, install an AMS insert in drive slots
that do not contain drive modules.
Installing a Drive Into a drawer
Refer to Figure 67 below when orienting the drive for insertion into the target drawer.
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If you are installing a drive in the left drawer or middle drawer, refer to the illustration on the left when
performing the step-procedure.
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If you are installing a drive in the right drawer, refer to the illustration on the right when performing this
step-procedure.
Also see the admonition—following this procedure—concerning the installation of drives into an operating
chassis (not powered-off).
Figure 67:
Aligning Drive for Installation in Drive Bay
1. While supporting the bottom of the drive with one hand (disk PCBA should be facing up and latch
release flanges should be facing out)—align the drive for insertion into the target disk slot.
Figure 68:
Securing Drive in Drive Bay
2. Using your other hand, squeeze the latch release flanges together—so that the locking-nib will clear the
sheet metal bay wall—and insert the drive into the target slot.
