Acer AT350 F2 Acer AT350 F2 Server Service Guide - Page 45

31 Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug capability of the SATA drives. Caution! When working around the SATA backplane, do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many SATA drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in the chassis to maintain proper airflow. Hard disk drive configuration guidelines Observe these guidelines when replacing or installing a hard disk drive. • Use only qualified SAS or SATA HDDs. To purchase a SAS or SATA HDD, contact your local representative. • Install hard disk drives in the special drive carriers that fit in the hard drive bays. • Before removing an HDD, make sure to back up all important system files. • Check HDD status by checking the status LED indicators on the HDD carrier. • The hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following order: 2.5-inch HDD bays 3.5-inch HDD bays