Hard drives, Hard drive installation guidelines, Removing a hard drive – Dell PowerEdge T100 User Manual

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Installing System Components

15 (Optional) Test the drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running

the System Diagnostics" on page 131.

Hard Drives

NOTE:

The system’s drive configuration must consist of all SATA hard drives or all

SAS hard drives.

Hard Drive Installation Guidelines

Your system contains up to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive
bays. Both drives must be either SAS or SATA; mixed configurations are not
supported. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to the system’s
integrated SATA controller or to an optional SAS controller expansion card.
Up to two SAS drives may be connected to an optional SAS controller
expansion card. Table 3-1 describes the possible drive configurations.

Removing a Hard Drive

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 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

Table 3-1.

Hard-Drive Configurations

Drive
Number

Drive Type

Location

Controller

Connector

1

SATA

HDD0

integrated SATA controller

SAS expansion card

SATA_A

HDD0

1

SAS

HDD0

SAS expansion card

HDD0

2

SATA

HDD1

integrated SATA

SAS expansion card

SATA_B

HDD1

2

SAS

HDD1

SAS expansion card

HDD1

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