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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.7 Storage Drives
The system supports two internal 3.5" storage drives, or up to three 2.5" drives using optional
brackets. An optional slim DVD drive may be added.
Note:
Enterprise level drives are recommended for use in Supermicro servers. For information
on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website product pages at
Figure 3-3. Installing 3.5" Storage Drives
Installing Storage Drives
1. Remove power as described in Section 3.1 and remove the chassis cover.
2. Remove the fan tray and the DVD drive, if they are installed.
3. Install new drive(s) into the chassis with the printed circuit board side facing down and
so that the mounting holes align with those in the chassis, as depicted below.
4. Secure each drive to the tray with the four screws.
Drive
Drive