Removal and replacement procedures 38
Hard drives
The four lower drive bays can accommodate 3.5-inch non-hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drives. The
following drive capacities are supported.
• Non-hot-plug SAS HDD – 36-, 72-, 146-, and 300-GB
• Non-hot-plug SATA HDD – 80-, 160-, 250-, 500-, and 750-GB
IMPORTANT: SAS hard drives require that you also install a SAS controller board. This board
should be installed in the PCI3 slot. For more information about installing a SAS controller board,
go to page 49.
To install a hard drive:
1. Perform the pre-installation procedure.
2. Remove the HDD EMI shield.
a. Remove the HDD EMI shield screw (1).
b. Slide the shield slightly upward to release the shield tabs, and then pull it away from the
chassis (2).
3. If you intend to replace an old hard drive, proceed to step 4.
If you intend to install an additional hard drive, proceed to step 5.
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