SUPER MICRO Computer Dual Processor AS 1020C-3 - Manual (Page 70)

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AS1020C-3 User's Manual
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Drive Installation
1. Mounting a SAS drive in a drive carrier
The SAS drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re-
moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the
SAS drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS drives installed
must remain in the chassis. To add a new SAS drive, install a drive into the car-
rier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align
with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown
in Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4. Mounting an SAS Drive in a Carrier
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Important: Regardless of how many SAS hard drives are installed,
all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper
airfl ow.
Use caution when working around the SAS backplane. Do not
touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which
aid in proper airfl ow.
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