metal insert

retaining screw

Figure 8-3. Removing a Metal Insert

Connecting the Drive

This section describes the power input connectors and interface connectors on the back of most drives.

Figure 8-4 shows the 4-pin power input connector, where you connect a direct current (DC) power cable from the power supply. The power connectors are keyed to avoid incorrect insertion; do not force two connectors together if they do not fit properly.

power input connector on the drive

DC power cable (from the power supply)

Figure 8-4. Power Connectors

A ribbon cable (Figure 8-5) functions as the interface cable for most types of drives.

pull tab

key (blocked hole)

colored strip on ribbon cable

interface connector

header connector

key (cut-off pin)

 

Figure 8-5. Header Connector

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Keying ensures that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored strip along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 ends of the connectors on both ends.

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2100/180, 2100/200 specifications

The Dell 2100/200 and Dell 2100/180 are innovative offerings from Dell that cater to the demands of a variety of users, ranging from small businesses to larger enterprises. Both models are designed to deliver high performance and reliability, making them indispensable tools in the modern computing environment.

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