Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing the Half-Height Tape Backup Unit or Optical Drive

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IDE or SCSI ribbon cable

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power cable

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Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit

This subsection describes how to configure and install an internal SCSI tape backup unit in the peripheral bay.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Removing the Bezel" on page 50.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.

Installing System Components

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