Hardware options installation 59
Removing a drive blank
1. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel (on page 31).
o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)"
on page 31).
2. Remove the drive blank.
Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, do not install more than one drive
carrier at a time.
The server can support up to 24 drives in an LFF configuration and up to 48 drives in an SFF
configuration.
To install the component:
1. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel (on page 31).
o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)"
on page 31).
2. Remove the drive blank ("Removing a drive blank" on page 59).
3. Prepare the drive.