Supermicro SC815 series - Installing Hard Drives

SC815 Chassis Manual
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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-3 Installing Hard Drives
Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis
1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier
handle.
2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
Figure 5-3. Removing Hard Drive Carriers
The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal
from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airow for the drive
bays.
Figure 5-4. Chassis Drive Carrier
Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier
1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier.
2. Remove the dummy drive from the carrier.
Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard drives), do not operate
the chassis without the drive carriers.
Figure 5-5. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Carrier
Drive Tray
Dummy Drive
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