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Installing System Components 57
Hard Drives
NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of either all SATA hard drives
or all SAS hard drives. Mixed configurations are not supported.
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
Your system supports up to four 3.5-inch or six 2.5-inch hard drives in internal
drive bays.
Removing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 45.
3
Disconnect the data/power cable from the hard drive by pulling the blue
tab.
4
Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each
other and slide the drive up and out of the bay. See Figure 3-9.