IBM DDS Gen 5 User Manual page 21

1. Locate an available 5.25-inch bay or space in your computer to mount the tape
drive. Remove the cover plate from the bay selected. Install the drive
horizontally or vertically, depending on the bay.
2. Remove drive mounting rails from the drive for the 3.5" installation.
5.25-inch
drive bay
3. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing.
When you mount the tape drive, follow these guidelines:
v Ensure that no objects such as screw heads, cables, or adjacent devices are
pressing against the frame.
v Ensure that nothing blocks the ventilation slots on the bottom and rear of the
tape drive.
Attention: Use only the screws that come with the tape drive. Other screws
might be too long and might damage the drive.
4. Insert a screw through each of the drive-bay holes into the threaded holes in
the drive and tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
Step 4. Attaching cables
To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive:
1. Locate the SCSI cable that was included in your package and attach it
according to the following diagram.
Note: The SCSI adapter might be part of the computer system board or might
be an adapter installed in an expansion slot.
3.5-inch
drive bay
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