Installing Optional Media
Note: If you have not already done so, read “Optional Media Usage” on page 46 and
“Preparing Optional Media” on page 46.
1. The optional media bay and cables are designed to be serviced from the front of the
system unit.
v Set the SCSI address jumpers to the correct address before installation. Refer to
the documentation provided with your device for details on setting the SCSI
address. Refer to ″SCSI IDs and Bay Component Locations″ in the
RS/6000 44P
Series Model 170 Service Guide
, order number SA38-0560 for more information
on SCSI addresses in your system unit.
v Set terminator jumpers on the drive to inactive.
v Locate the SCSI cable. Connect the cable to the connector at the rear of the
drive.
v The two media bays share a common power cable. Connect an available
connector on the power cable to the 4-pin connector at the rear of the drive.
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
performing this procedure.
3. Replace all removed screws.
4. If you are installing an additional disk drive, skip to “Installing an Optional Disk
Drive”. If not, continue with these steps.
5. Replace the air duct.
6. Replace the side cover.
Installing an Optional Disk Drive
Note: If you have not already done so, read “Optional Media Usage” on page 46 and
“Preparing Optional Media” on page 46.
1. Remove the screws from the optional disk drive carrier.
2. Mount the disk drive into the optional disk drive carrier.
Note: The screws that secure the disk drive to the disk drive carrier are special
shoulder screws. These screws and the blue grommets
must
be used when
installing a disk drive. Failure to use the blue grommets and special
shoulder screws can result in permanent damage to the disk drive.
3. Connect the power and signal cables to the disk drive.
4. Carefully slide the drive into the system unit until the screw holes on the disk drive
carrier align with the screw holes located on the media device cage.
Note: Be careful not to damage or unplug the disk drive cables while performing
this procedure.
5. Replace all removed screws.
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