Dell R515 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Installing System Components 89
Figure 3-8. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Drive
CAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with
the SAS/SATA backplane.
CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fully
installed. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to a
partially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring
and make it unusable.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system
supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied
with the operating system.
CAUTION: Combining SATA and SAS hard drives in the same system
configuration is not supported on all configurations.
1
If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 82.
2
If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a
Hard-Drive Blank" on page 87.
3
Press the button on the front of the drive carrier.
1 release button 2 hard-drive carrier handle
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