Maxtor ATLAS 10K III - Manual (Page 51)

Installation
Maxtor Atlas 10K III 3-25
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The shock clip provides an extra level of isolation from the occurrence of a short
duration non-operational shock, particularly when the drive is mounted on a rigid
platform. Shock performance is optimal when either four bottom mount locations
or four outer side screw locations are used.
Note: To prevent the possibility of a cross-threaded screw, it is suggested that
the screws associated with the fixed bottom mounting locations be
started before the screw associated with the shock clip. It is always good
practice to install all the screws completely prior to the final torque pro-
cess.
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For the best results during performance benchmark testing, it is highly
recommended that the drive be mounted firmly in a system or fixture, rather than
sitting unconstrained on a tabletop. If it is necessary to do early testing of the drive
while it is unconstrained, the drive should rest on a flat, smooth, semi-cushioned
surface (similar to a mousepad). The drive should not be operated on a hard
surface—this avoids performance degradations due to the higher incidence of
recovered errors.
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The Maxtor Atlas 10K III hard disk drive operates without a cooling fan, provided
the ambient air temperature does not exceed 131
°
F (55
°
C). Figure 3-10 and Figure
3-11 show airflow required for adequate cooling. Clearance from the drive to any
other surface above and below the drive must be a minimum of 1.25 mm (1/16
inch) with a minimum airflow of 150 LFM.
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Below Unit
Above Unit