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Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

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Drive carrier module in 2U chassis

The drive carrier module consists of a disk drive that is installed in a carrier module.

  • Drive slots:
    • Each 2U12 drive slot holds a single low profile 1.0 in. high, 3.5 in. disk drive in its carrier. The disk drives are installed horizontally. A 2.5" to 3.5" carrier adapter is available to accommodate 2.5" disk drives.
    • Each 2U24 drive slot holds a single low profile 5/8 inch high, 2.5 in. disk drive in its carrier. The disk drives are installed vertically.
  • Mounting locations: Direct doc SAS drives.
  • Drive carrier:
    • A sheet steel carrier holds each drive, which provides thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction protection, and physically protects the drive.
    • The carrier provides a dual path direct dock Serial Attached SCSI interface.
  • Front cap ergonomic handle provides the following functions:
    • Secure location of the carrier into and out of drive slots.
    • Positive spring-loading of the drive/midplane connector.

The following figures show the supported drive carrier modules:

Figure 1. Dual path LFF 3.5 in. drive carrier module

Dual path LFF 3.5" drive carrier modules

Figure 2. Dual path SFF 2.5 in. drive carrier module
Dual path SFF 2.5" drive carrier module
Figure 3. Hybrid drive carrier adapter for 2.5 or 3.5 in. drives

2.5" to 3.5" hybrid drive carrier adapter

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