Using The Drive - Western Digital WDE2170 Quick Installation Manual

Figure 16. Attaching the Power Supply Cable
If Your Drive has an 80-pin Connector
NOTE: The SCSI connection and power connection is handled by a single
SCA-2 connector.
1) Mount the 80-pin drive in a drive tray using four mounting screws.
2) Slide the drive/tray assembly into the designated drive slot, making sure
that the end with the SCSI connector is inserted first. Refer to Figure
17.
Figure 17. Installing an 80-pin Drive
3) Ensure that the drive is properly seated on the backplane connector.
Refer to Figure 18.
NOTE: This connection must be secure.
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Figure 18. Connecting an 80-pin Drive to a Backplane
Close the Computer System
1) Verify all cable connections.
2) To prevent damage to the SCSI ribbon cables and power cables, make
sure all cables are neatly placed inside the computer system chassis.
3) Replace the cover and install screws using a non-magnetic screwdriver.
4) Reconnect all cables to the back of the computer system.
5) Plug the AC power cable into the wall outlet.
6) Turn ON the power to the computer system.

USING THE DRIVE

To prepare your drive for use, you must install your operating system,
application software, and if necessary, host bus adapter software. Consult
your system and software documentation for additional information.
It is extremely important to regularly back up the data on your hard drive.
Data can be damaged or lost due to a number of unanticipated factors.
Consult your operating system documentation for back up instructions.
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