Seagate ST118202LW/LC manual Drive models, General information

Cheetah 18 Installation Guide, Rev. A 19

Initial setup information

The general information beginning on this page applies to all of the Cheetah 18 drive models. After reading the general informa- tion topics, refer to the appropriate drive-specific section listed below for additional information about configuring and installing your particular model.

Drive models	Page
ST118202LW	39
ST118202LC	45

General information

The following general information topics are discussed:

•Single-ended and low voltage differential modes

•SCSI ID jumpers

•Drive termination

•Terminator power

•Interface drivers and data path width notes

•Other applicable jumper options

•Providing adequate cooling

•Mounting the drive and connecting cables1

•Formatting the drive

1This mounting procedure does not apply to “LC” model drives. To mount an “LC” drive, plug the drive into the system’s single connector attachment (SCA) position on the system’s back panel.