Installation Kit; Hardware Description - IBM Ultrastar 18ZX Installation Manual

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Installation Kit

The DRVS model drives come complete with 4 screws for mounting and an installation guide.

Hardware Description

The Ultrastar 9LZX and 18ZX family is available in various models with a variety of the following options:
Capacity Model
9.1 GB DRVS-09V
9.1 GB DRVS-09D
18.2 GB DRVS-18V
18.2 GB DRVS-18D
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Capacity of 9.1GB or 18.2GB
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68 pin or 80 pin (SCA) connectors
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68 pin SCSI connectors use the SCSI P connector which supports wide data transfers
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80 pin SCSI connectors use the SCA-2 connector
These drives have an advanced LVD interface and support transfer rates of up to 80 MB/sec. To take
advantage of the higher transfer rate of 80 MB/sec, your computer will need to have a controller that
supports the LVD interface. If your SCSI controller does not support LVD, the drive will work, but will be
limited in data transfer speed due to the lower speed of your controller. If you have a slower controller,
you may choose to purchase an LVD controller card (which fits into one of the available slots in your
computer) to take advantage of Ultrastar's 80 MB/sec data transfer rate.
If you currently have wide SCSI drives (single-ended) and a non-LVD controller, you may still attach the
Ultrastar 9LZX or 18ZX to the existing cable. However, single-ended wide SCSI drives cannot be added
to a bus with an LVD drive if it is connected to an LVD controller.
To determine if your current controller card is LVD, refer to the documentation that came with your
controller or contact the controller manufacturer for information.
These drives are 3.5" drives designed to work in NT and Unix workstations and servers. They are ideal
for use in video production and movie editing. The Ultrastar 9LZX and 18ZX families are designed to
work with MMX systems. Compatibility listings are included in the appendix.
IBM Hard Disk Drive Technical Support Center
SCSI Pins/Connector Type
68 / Unitized Connector
80 SCA-2
68 / Unitized Connector
80 SCA-2
SCSI Electrical Signal Type
Low Voltage Differential (Ultra2)
Low Voltage Differential (Ultra2)
Low Voltage Differential (Ultra2)
Low Voltage Differential (Ultra2)
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