Datasheet

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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Important: The Serial ATA drive carrier must remain in the
drive bays to maintain proper airflow.
Use caution when working around the Serial ATA
backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal
objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the
backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper
airflow.
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives
Four Serial ATA drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making
them easily accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hot-
swappable, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering
down the system. To remove, first push the release button located beside
the drive LEDs, then swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit
straight out.
Serial ATA Power Cables
Serial ATA power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airflow
through the chassis. See the motherboard layout diagram for the location of the
cable connections.
Serial ATA Backplane
The Serial ATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus
termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data
security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability of the Serial ATA drives. The backplane is already
preconfigured, so there are no jumpers or switches present on it.