Installing sas drives in the enclosure – Dell POWERVAULT MD1000 User Manual

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Installing Enclosure Components

Installing SAS Drives in the Enclosure

NOTICE:

To ensure proper airflow for enclosure cooling, each slot should contain either an active drive or a drive

blank.

NOTICE:

Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with static-sensitive components.

Perform the following steps to install the new drive into the carrier:

1 If you are replacing a SAS drive in the carrier, remove the four screws that secure the drive to its carrier

and remove the drive (see Figure 3-3).

2 Position the replacement drive into the drive carrier with the drive's controller board facing the carrier

shield as shown in Figure 3-3.

3 From the rear of the carrier, slide the drive into the carrier until it contacts the stop tab at the front of

the carrier.

4 Secure the drive to the carrier using the four screws removed earlier. To avoid damaging the carrier, do

not overtighten.

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