SATADOM for Dell PowerEdge R630, R730, and R730xd systems
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Contents 1 Installing and Removing SATADOM ...............................................................................................................4 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Before working inside your system..................................................................................................................................
1 Installing and Removing SATADOM The 64 GB Serial ATA Disk on Module (SATADOM) Single-level cell (SLC) is available for the PowerEdge R630/R730/R730xd systems as a factory installed, internal solid state boot drive. NOTE: BIOS needs to be configured to ensure that the SATADOM is the first boot device. This high-write endurance SATADOM has been validated for use in Software Defined Storage (SDS) solutions such as EMC ScaleIO. This drive can be utilized for solutions that require a high-write endurance.
Steps 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals. 2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals. 3 If applicable, remove the system from the rack. 4 Remove the system cover. For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. After working inside your system Prerequisites Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Steps 1 Install the system cover.
Figure 1. Removing the SATADOM 1 SATADOM 2 SATA connector 3 power cable 4 system board power connector Next steps Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Installing the SATADOM Prerequisites 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.
Figure 2. Installing the SATADOM 1 SATADOM 2 SATA connector 3 power cable 4 system board power connector Next steps 1 Install the system cover. 2 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. System cover The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the system. Removing the system cover enables the intrusion switch that aids in maintaining system security.
NOTE: The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system. 3 Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system. Figure 3.
Figure 4. Removing the system cover for R730/R730xd 1 system cover 3 latch release lock 2 latch Next steps 1 Install the system cover. 2 If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 3 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
NOTE: The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system. The system cover slides forward and the slots on the system cover engage with the tabs on the chassis. The system cover latch locks into place when the system cover is completely engaged with the tabs on the chassis. Figure 5.
Figure 6. Installing the system cover for R730/R730xd 1 system cover 3 latch release lock 2 latch Next steps 1 If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. 2 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
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