Drive carrier snap slide clip

A method comprising:

• on an active drive array of an active storage system, installing a secondary securing mechanism on a drive carrier of the active drive array, the drive carrier comprising a fastening mechanism comprising a first latch feature that is actuated by a handle arm to secure the drive carrier to a rack of the drive array in a closed position and to disengage from the rack in an open position such that the drive carrier can be moved with respect to the rack and a primary securing mechanism comprising a second latch feature that secures the handle arm in a closed position and a release button that frees the handle arm when depressed, the secondary securing mechanism comprising a first cantilevered arm and a second cantilevered arm interconnected by a cross-beam to form a C-shape or U-shape and a first hook and a second hook at distal ends of the first cantilevered arm and the second cantilevered arm, respectively, wherein installing the secondary securing mechanism comprises snap-fitting the first and second hooks to the drive carrier release button such that a portion of the cross-beam overlaps the handle arm, thereby affixing the secondary securing mechanism to the primary securing mechanism without removing the drive from the rack and preventing the handle arm from moving into the open position when the handle arm is unlatched from the second latch feature,
• thereby fastening an active drive mounted in the drive carrier in place in the rack without removing the drive from the rack.