Closing the System
Replacing the Cover
1Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
2Ensure that no tools or loose parts are left inside the system.
3Fit the cover on the side of the system, and slide the cover backward.
4Tighten the cover thumbscrew to secure the cover.
Installing the Bezel
To install the bezel, align the hooks at the bottom of the bezel, swing the top of the bezel toward the system, and press the bezel onto the system until it snaps into place. Using the system key, lock the bezel.
Connecting Drives
Interface Cables
Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion. Keying ensures that the
Drive Cable Configurations
Your system can accommodate many different drive configurations, each with specific cable requirements. Table
Table
Drives | Required Cable | Cable Connections |
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IDE optical drives, internal IDE and | IDE drive and primary IDE | |
external SCSI tape drives (with | external SCSI cable | connector on system board or |
optional SCSI HBA card) (See |
| external SCSI tape device (with |
| option SCSI HBA card) | |
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Up to four cabled SATA hard drives | SATA hard drives and SATA port | |
(one cable per drive) | connectors on the system board, | |
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| or via SAS controller card |
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Up to four cabled | SAS hard drives connected to | |
| SAS controller card | |
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Up to four SAS or SATA hard drives | SAS backplane connected to the | |
connected to the SAS backplane (hot |
| SAS controller card |
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