Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 36)

Installing A Hard Drive/SSD In A Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier
1. Insert the hard drive/SSD into the hard-drive/SSD carrier with the drive’s controller board’s connector
end of the drive at the back of the carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive/SSD will be flush with the back of the drive carrier.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.
3. Tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard-drive/SSD carrier.
Hard Drive/SSD Backplane
Depending on your configuration:
Four SAS hard-
drive system
supports A full-length SAS hard-drive backplane
Four drive
system (Two
SAS hard drives
and two PCIe
SSDs) supports A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane and a half-length PCIe SSD backplane
Two SAS hard-
drive system
supports A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane
NOTE: For more information on supported hard-Drive/SSD and drive backplane configurations, see
Hard Drives/SSDs .
Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
2. Open the server module.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them
before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and backplane, you must remove the
hard drives/SSDs from the server module before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
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