WORKDONE T440 2.5 Hard Drive Caddy Instruction Manual

WORKDONE T440 2.5 Hard Drive Caddy

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: B0837T4M87
• Compatibility: DELL PowerEdge servers with 2.5-inch Drive Bay and Hot-Plug backplane
• Drive Bay Sizes: 2.8-inch / 7 cm, 3-inch / 7.7 cm, 4-inch / 10.2 cm

Product Usage Instructions

Installing a 2.5 Hard Drive Into a 2.5 Hard Drive Carrier:

1. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the SATA/SAS connector end facing the back.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the carrier. Ensure the back of the hard drive is flush with the carrier.
3. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using the provided screws (4pcs).

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive:

1. Remove any installed hard drive blank from the slot.
2. Press the release button and open the carrier handle.
3. Slide the carrier into the slot until it connects with the backplane. Close the handle to lock the hard drive in place.

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes:

• Flashes green twice per second – Identifying drive or preparing for removal
• Off – Drive ready for insertion or removal
• Flashes green, amber, and turns off – Predicted drive failure
• Flashes amber four times per second – Drive failed
• Flashes green slowly – Drive rebuilding
• Flashes green for three seconds, amber for three seconds, and turns off after six seconds – Rebuild stopped

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How can I verify if my server model has the appropriate drive bay size?
  A: Refer to the Dell PowerEdge Front Drive Bay sizes chart in the manual to match your server generation with the correct measurements.

• Q: What does the activity LED indicator on each hard drive carrier signify?
  A: The activity LED indicator provides information about the current status of the hard drive, such as identifying the drive, predicted failure, rebuild status, etc.

Our quick guide provides basic installation instructions, and for further information and guidance, visit our support portal.

Final checklist before installation

1. My DELL PowerEdge server has a 2.5-inch Drive Bay
2. I have checked the DELL PowerEdge model compatibility sheet
3. My DELL PowerEdge server has  a Hot-Plug backplane
4. I want to add a small 2.5-inch Hard Drive to my DELL PowerEdge server

Drive Bay

The same server model is delivered with two different drive bay sizes. Verify whether your server model has a smaller 3-inch / 7.7 cm drive bay size for 2.5-inch hard drives.

Dell PowerEdge Front Drive Bay sizes

Installing a 2.5” Hard-Drive Into a 2.5” Hard-Drive Carrier

1. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the SATA/SAS connection end facing the back.

2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the carrier. Ensure the back of the hard drive is flush with the carrier.

3. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using the provided screws (4pcs).

4. Hard-drive carrier

5. Hard-drive

6. Screws (4pcs)

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive:

1. Remove any installed hard drive blank from the slot.
2. Press the release button (1) and open the carrier handle (2).
3. Slide the carrier into the slot until it connects with the backplane. Close the handle (2) to lock the hard drive in place.

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

Each hard drive carrier has an activity LED indicator and а status LED indicator. The indicators provide information about the current status of the hard drive.

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