Optional Media Usage; Preparing Optional Media - IBM RS/6000 44P 170 Installation Manual

v Ensure that no terminator is selected on the drive.
v Locate the SCSI cable. Connect the cable to the connector at the rear of the
v If you are installing the upper CD-ROM drive, connect the audio cable from the
v The two media bays share a common power cable. Connect an available
2. Carefully slide the drive into the system unit until the screw holes on the media
device align with the screw holes located on the media device cage.
Note: Be careful not to damage or unplug the media device cables while
3. Replace all removed screws.
4. If you have other media to install in the optional media bay, go to "Optional Media
Usage". Otherwise, continue with these steps.
5. Replace the air duct between the power supply and media bay.
6. If you have additional options to install, refer to "Option List" on page 30 for the
appropriate page number, and skip to that section. Otherwise, continue with these
steps.
7. Replace the left side cover as described in "Replacing the Left Side Cover" on
page 25.
8. Reconnect the power cable.
9. Turn on the power.

Optional Media Usage

The optional media bay can be used for media such as tape drives, CD-ROM drives, or
for a hard disk drive. If you are installing a hard drive, you will need the optional disk
drive carrier, and you may need the optional media fan assembly.
Attention:

Preparing Optional Media

To install an additional disk drive, you will need the optional disk drive carrier. It is not
needed for media devices.
If you plan to use the optional media bay, do the following:
1. Shut down the system unit as described in "Stopping the System Unit" on page 22.
2. Unplug the power cable.
3. Remove the left side cover as described in "Removing the Left Side Cover" on
page 23.
4. Remove the air duct located between the power supply and media bay.
5. Remove the bezel blank from the front of the unit by pushing it inward. The bezel
blank will fall onto the diskette drive. Reach into the machine and remove it.
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drive.
processor board to the audio connector at the rear of the drive.
connector on the power cable to the 4-pin connector at the rear of the drive.
performing this procedure.
Do not open the drive; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.