HP Workstation z400

9 Installing hard disk drives
This section describes how to install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the workstation.
HDD configuration
The following table contains hard disk drive installation configuration information.
400 600 800
HDD bays are designed to enable easy plug installation. Data cables are pre-plugged in workstation
based on the factory configuration delivered.
The workstation typically ships with an HDD, but additional drives can be added to expand data
storage:
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Refer to the service label on the side access panel of your workstation to determine the location
of the SAS and SATA ports.
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Additional HDDs must be added in a specific sequence, depending on the type of workstation.
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Once installed, the HDDs are assigned drive letters, with C:\ being the typical boot disk. Drive
letters are assigned using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
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With additional HDDs installed, the workstation boot sequence can be modified so that the
workstation boots from one of the additional drives. Boot sequence is specified using the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
With additional HDDs installed, you have hard disk space for additional programs, data files, and
backup.
Refer to the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at
http://www.hp.com/support/
workstation_manuals to learn how many HDDs the workstation can accommodate, drive installation
order, and boot sequencing procedures.
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