SUPER MICRO Computer Dual Processor AS 1020C-3 - Manual (Page 71)

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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SAS Power Cables
SAS power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airfl ow through
the chassis. See the motherboard layout diagram for the location of the cable
connections.
SAS Backplane
The SAS drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi-
nation. 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 SAS drives. The backplane is already preconfi gured, so there are
no jumpers or switches present on it.
Figure 6-5. Removing an SAS Drive from the Server
2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drives
The SAS drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These
hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without
powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located
beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull
the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-
pability of the SAS drives.