Remove and Install Disk Drives

Remove and install SAS/SATA/NVMe drives in CS-Storm 500NX 1U server.

CS-Storm 500NX 1U server disk drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify maintenance. Drives can be hot-swapped. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis

Remove a Disk Drive

  1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle
  2. Use the handle to pull the drive and its carrier out of the chassis.

Install a Disk Drive

  1. Remove the dummy drive from the carrier by removing the screws.
  2. Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connector end toward the rear of the carrier.
    Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes line up. There are holes in the carrier marked “SATA” to aid in correct installation.
  3. Secure the drive to the carrier with the screws.
  4. Insert the drive carrier into its bay with the carrier release handle on the top and the release button on the bottom.
    When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay, the release handle will retract.
  5. Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position.