Dell MD3620F Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Management: Installing Array Components 223
Hard Drives
SAFETY: Models AMT, E03J, and E04J
Models AMT, E03J, and E04J are intended for installation only in restricted
access locations as defined in cl 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1:2005.
Depending on your configuration, your array either supports up to 24 2.5-inch
SAS hard drives or up to 12 3.5" SAS hard drives in internal drive bays. Hard
drives are connected to a backplane through hard-drive carriers and can be
configured as hot-swappable.
Removing a Drive Blank
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must
have drive blanks installed.
1
If installed, remove the front bezel
. See
"Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 222.
2 Press the release tab and
slide the drive blank out until it is free of the
drive bay.
See
Figure 15-2 for PowerVault MD3600f and Figure 15-3 for
PowerVault MD3620f.
Figure 15-2. Removing and Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank
1 drive blank 2 release tab
1 2
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