5. Connect the data cable from the hard drive (1) to the serial ATA port (2). SATA0 port is shown in
the following illustration.
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Connect SATA 0 to SATA0.
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Connect SATA 1 to SATA1.
Figure 4-50 Connecting the SATA cable to the hard drive
To install three to four SATA hard drives:
1. Follow the instructions for installing two SATA hard drives above.
2. Follow the instructions for installing the hard drive into the optical drive slot.
NOTE: If installing three SATA hard drives, you must install hard drives in at least one optical
drive bay. If installing four SATA hard drives, you must install hard drives in at least two optical
drive bays.
3. Connect the data and power cable to the drives.
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Connect SATA 2 to SATA2.
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Connect SATA 3 to SATA3.
Installing hard drives in the optical drive bays (optional)
1. Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side
access panel (
Side access panel on page 62), and the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 63).
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