User guide

64 Installing System Components
15 (Optional) Test the drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running
the System Diagnostics" on page 131.
Hard Drives
NOTE: The system’s drive configuration must consist of all SATA hard drives or all
SAS hard drives.
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
Your system contains up to two SATA or SAS hard drives in internal drive
bays. Both drives must be either SAS or SATA; mixed configurations are not
supported. Up to two SATA drives may be connected to the system’s
integrated SATA controller or to an optional SAS controller expansion card.
Up to two SAS drives may be connected to an optional SAS controller
expansion card. Table 3-1 describes the possible drive configurations.
Removing a 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.
Table 3-1. Hard-Drive Configurations
Drive
Number Drive Type Location Controller Connector
1 SATA HDD0 integrated SATA controller
SAS expansion card
SATA_A
HDD0
1 SAS HDD0 SAS expansion card HDD0
2 SATA HDD1 integrated SATA
SAS expansion card
SATA_B
HDD1
2 SAS HDD1 SAS expansion card HDD1
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