• You can mix drives of different types, different sizes, and different capacities in one system, but not in one
RAID array. The following order is recommended when installing the drives:
– Drive type priority: SSD, SATA HDD
– Drive capacity priority: the lowest capacity first
• The drives in a single RAID array must be the same type, same size, and same capacity.
Before installing a simple-swap drive:
1. If the drive bay has a drive filler installed, remove it. Keep the drive filler in a safe place for future use.
Figure 67. 3.5-inch drive filler removal
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new simple-drive to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the new simple-swap drive out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
To install a simple-swap drive, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Use a screwdriver to turn the handle lock
1 to the unlocked position. Then, the tray handle opens
automatically.
Figure 68. Opening the tray handle of a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive
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