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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-5
SCSI Drive Installation
1. Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier
The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation
and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper
airflow for the SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers
without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new
SCSI drive, install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side
toward the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier
(3a). Secure the drive to the carrier with three screws on each side (3b),
as shown in Figure 6-3.
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Important: Regardless of how many SCSI hard drives
are installed, all SCSI drive carriers must remain in the
drive bays for proper airflow.
Use caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do
not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make
sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the
holes, which aid in proper airflow.
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Figure 6-3. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier
3a
3b
3b