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3.3
Drive Mounting
Users can mount the drive in any orientation using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the bottom-mounting holes. Refer to2
and
Figure 2
for drive mounting dimensions. Follow these important mounting precautions when mounting the drive:
Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 in (0.76 mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling.
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Use only M3 x 0.5 mounting screws.
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Do not overtighten the mounting screws. Maximum torque: 4.0 in-lb (0.4519 N-m).
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Four (4) threads (0.080 in, 2.032 mm) minimum screw engagement recommended.
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Avoid excessive drive distortion when mounting. Refer to the following specifications for stiffness/deflection information:
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Top cover stiffness/deflection
Operating: no performance degradation, emitted noise,
mechanical damage, or hard errors
Non-operating: no hard errors
Figure 2
Mounting Dimensions
Seagate BarraCuda Product Manual, Rev. J
10 mm probe: 2.0kgf (typical)
10 mm probe: maximum 2.0kgf (instantaneous)
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