User's Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-16

2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives

The optional two hard disk drive modules on the front panel, including externally

removable trays for mounting either SATA or SAS hard disk drives, allow you to

access the drive trays by simply opening the the front bezel.

A hot-swap HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SATS backplane. Make

sure of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks.

2.6.1 Hot-swap HDD module

To install the hot-swap HDD module:

1. Examine the chassis and make sure the bay space is free of wires and other

obstructions.

2. Insert the hot-swap HDD module

into the bay.

3. To remove the hot-swap HDD

module, lift up the blue latch (a),

then pull out the hot-swap HDD

module (b).