Dell POWEREDGE R515 Hardware User Manual

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Dell POWEREDGE R515 Hardware User Manual Manual pdf 89 page image

Installing System Components 89Figure 3-8. Removing and Installing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard DriveCAUTION: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use withthe SAS/SATA backplane.CAUTION: When installing a hard drive, ensure that the adjacent drives are fullyinstalled. Inserting a hard-drive carrier and attempting to lock its handle next to apartially installed carrier can damage the partially installed carrier's shield springand make it unusable.CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating systemsupports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation suppliedwith the operating system.CAUTION: Combining SATA and SAS hard drives in the same systemconfiguration is not supported on all configurations.1 If applicable, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" onpage 82.2 If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing aHard-Drive Blank" on page 87.3 Press the button on the front of the drive carrier.1 release button 2 hard-drive carrier handle12