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Dell PowerVault ME5 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.

  • Each 2U12 drive slot holds a single low profile 3.5 in. disk drive in its carrier. The disk drives are installed horizontally in the chassis. A carrier adapter is available to accommodate 2.5 in. disk drives.
  • Each 2U24 drive slot holds a single low profile 2.5 in. disk drive in its carrier. The disk drives are installed vertically in the chassis.
  • The carriers have mounting locations for Direct doc SAS drives.
  • A sheet steel carrier holds each drive which physically protects the drive. The carrier also provides thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction protection.
  • The front cap also has an ergonomic handle which gives the following functions:
    • Secures the location of the carrier into and out of drive slots
    • Provides positive spring-loading of the drive (midplane) connector
  • The carrier can use a dual-path direct dock Serial Attached SCSI interface.

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. 2.5 in. to 3.5 in. hybrid drive carrier adapter

2.5" to 3.5" hybrid drive carrier adapter

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