Dell EMC XC Core XC6515 - Install a Drive in a Drive Carrier; Drive Backplane; Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier; Supported Backplane Options

Next steps
Install a drive in a drive carrier.
Install a drive in a drive carrier
Prerequisites
• Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
• If installed, Remove the front bezel.
• Remove the drive blank.
NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.
Steps
1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with the screws.
NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-pounds.
Figure 33. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install the drive carrier.
2. If removed, Install the front bezel.
Drive backplane
Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported are listed here:
Table 43. Supported backplane options
System Supported hard drives options
XC Core XC6515 2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane
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