Installing Additional Drives - HP d325 ST Hardware Reference Manual

Installing Additional Drives

The computer has two external drive bays. When installing additional drives, follow
these guidelines:
For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Connect
expansion devices, such as optical IDE tape, and diskette drives, to the secondary
controller using an 80-conductor IDE cable.
Install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage
and lock in place. HP has provided extra guide screws (four 6-32 standard screws
and four M2 metric screws), installed in the front of the chassis, behind the bezel.
The hard drive uses 6-32 standard screws. All other devices use M3 metric
screws. The HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard
screws are silver.
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly,
then turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in
standby mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While
handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing
electrostatic damage, see
Handle a drive carefullly; do not drop it.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have
magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable
protective packaging and label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."
Hardware Reference Guide
"Appendix E, Electrostatic Discharge".
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