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Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
7.3.9 Upgrading configuration from up to four to up to
eight 3.5-inch HDDs
I For the cable plan, see chapter "Appendix B" on page 573.
V CAUTION!
All data on all HDDs in the array will be lost when deleting the RAID
array! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID array.
For more information, see the "ServerView Suite RAID Management"
user guide.
7.3.9.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 91
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 55
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 56
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 58
Ê "Removing the fan holder" on page 233
Ê Remove all HDD modules, see section "Removing 3.5-inch HDD modules"
on page 151.
7.3.9.2 Installing the second 3.5-inch HDD backplane
Ê Install the second HDD backplane in the same way, see section "Installing
the 3.5-inch HDD backplane" on page 157.
Ê Connect the second HDD backplane, see section "Connecting the 3.5-inch
HDD backplane" on page 158.
Ê If applicable, install a dual-channel RAID controller, see section "Installing an
expansion card" on page 253.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 10 minutes
Tools: Phillips PZ2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver / hexagon screw driver 5 mm
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