
SuperServer 1029GQ-T(N/X/V)RT User's Manual
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3.4 Chassis Components
Storage Drives
The SC118GQ chassis has two externally accessible hot-swap 2.5" drive bays and space
for two internal fixed 2.5" drives. The externally accessible drives are mounted in carriers to
simplify their installation and removal from the chassis.
Externally Accessible Drives
The two hot-swap drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal
from the chassis. System power may remain on when removing carriers with drives installed.
These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even
carriers without drives must remain in the chassis.
Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Carrier
1. Push the release button on the carrier. This extends the carrier handle.
2. Swing the handle fully out.
3. Grasp the handle and use it to pull the drive carrier out of its bay.
Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier
1. Unscrew and remove the dummy drive from the carrier.
2. Install the new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so
that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
3. Secure the drive to the carrier with the screws provided.
4. Push the carrier completely into the drive bay until it clicks into place. This indicates that
the carrier has been fully seated and connected to the midplane, which automatically
makes the power and logic connections to the hard drive.
Note:
Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and
servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website at
supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SBB-HDDCompList.pdf
Note
: The 1029GQ-TNRT model server supports NVMe and VROC. See Appendix F for
details. Models 1029GQ-TVRT, 1029GQ-TXRT and 1029GQ-TRT can support NVMe and
VROC using an optional kit.