Chapter4 Installing Hardware Options
Working with Hard Disk Drives
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Cisco Content Engine 511 and 566 Hardware Installation Guide
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Working with Hard Disk Drives
This section describes how to install a hard disk drive in the Content Engine. The
CE-511 requires a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk
drive. CE-566 supports two 1-inch (2.54-cm) slim 3.5-inch (8.89-cm) LVD hard
disk drives. The CE-566 requires a SCSI hard disk drive.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the CE-511

To install a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive in a bay, complete the following
steps.
Note All hard disk drives being used in the Content Engine should have the same
throughput speed rating. Mixing hard disk drives with different speed ratings will
cause all hard disk drives to operate at the lower throughput speed.
Note If your Content Engine has only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.
Caution To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the Content Engine for more
than 10 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in
each bay.
Step1 Inspect the new drive for any signs of damage.
Step2 Review the information in the “Safety Warnings” section on page 2-1, and the
“Safety Guidelines” section on page 2-4.
Step3 Power down the Content Engine and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power
cord and all external cables.
Step4 Press the release tabs on the bezel and pull the bezel away from the
Content Engine. (See Figure4-2.)