Dell DR715 Server User Manual


 
Installing System Components 89
NOTICE: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have
drive blanks installed.
Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing a Hot-plug Hard Drive
Installing a Hot-plug Hard Drive
NOTE: It is recommended that you use only drives that have been tested and
approved for use with the SAS/SATA backplane.
NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
1 Remove the front drive bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Front
Drive Bezel
" on page 66
.
2
If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a Hot-plug
Hard Drive Blank" on page 91.
1 hard-drive carrier handle 2 lever-release drive bay
1
2