Seagate ST19171N, ST19171DC, ST19171WD, ST19171WC manual Drive models, General information

20 Barracuda 9 Installation Guide, Rev. B

Initial setup information

The general information beginning on this page applies to all of the Barracuda 9 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
ST19171N		32
ST19171W	ST19171WD	36
ST19171WC	ST19171DC	41

General information

The following general information topics are discussed:

•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 cables*

•Formatting the drive

*This mounting procedure does not apply to WC or DC model drives. To mount a WC or DC drive, plug the drive into the sys- tem’s single connector attachment (SCA) position on the sys- tem’s back panel.