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SCSI Power Cables
SCSI power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airflow
through the chassis.
SCA Backplane
The SCSI drives plug into an SCA backplane that provides power, SCSI ID
and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the SCA backplane
to provide data security.
support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SCSI drive. The SCA SCSI
backplane is already preconfigured, there are no jumpers or switches.
IDE Drive Installation (6011HI only)
1.
Mounting an IDE drive in a drive carrier
Like SCSI drives, IDE drives are also mounted in drive carriers to simplify
their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help
promote proper airflow. For this reason, even empty carriers without IDE
drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new IDE drive,
install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side toward
the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.
Secure the drive to the carrier with the four screws.
2.
Installing/removing IDE drives
The two IDE drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making
them easily accessible for installation and removal. The IDE drives are
not hot-swap units, meaning system power must be turned off before
installing and/or removing them. To install or remove a drive, first power
down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis. Un-
screw the retention screw at the top center of the drive, then push the
drive carrier out from the back until you can grasp and pull it out through
the front of the chassis (see Figure 6-6).
installing a drive carrier, making sure you screw in the retention screw.
Replace the top cover when finished.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
There is a 4-pin connector for the power cables.
The operating system you use must have RAID
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Reverse this procedure when
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