Dell PowerEdge R815 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 81
Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier
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Figure 3-5. Removing and Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier 1 2 3 1 release button 3 hard-drive carrier handle 2 hard-drive carrier Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier 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: Ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system. 1 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 75. 2 If a drive blank is present in the bay, remove it. See "Removing a HardDrive Blank" on page 78. 3 Press the release button on the front of the hard-drive carrier and open the handle. 4 Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the backplane. 5 Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock the drive in place. Installing System Components 81