HP ProLiant SL270s Gen8 SE Server - Manual (Page 35)

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Drive options
The embedded storage controller supports SATA drive installation. For SAS drive installation, install the
storage controller card ("
Controller options " on page 36 ) and Mini-SAS cable option (" Mini-SAS Y-cable
option " on page 42 ) kits. The storage controller card option supports both SATA and SAS drives.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, do not remove more than one drive
carrier at a time.
Drive installation guidelines
When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
• The system automatically sets all device numbers.
• Populate drive bays, based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest
device number ("
Drive numbering " on page 12 ).
• When drives are grouped together into the same drive array, they must be of the same capacity to
provide the greatest storage space efficiency.
Installing a hot-plug drive
1. Remove the drive blank.
2. Prepare the drive.