HP Netserver E Server series - Manual (Page 19)

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3 Installing Mass Storage Devices
Introduction
The HP NetServer E 800 comes standard with an IDE CD-ROM and a floppy disk
drive with some configuration of SCSI hard disk drives and an optional SCSI tape
backup drive. The internal mass storage cages can hold up to 5 SCSI hard drives
(including a tape back-up drive) with cabling provided.
Tools Required
Check the mass storage device’s documentation for additional tool requirements.
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Torx T-15 driver
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¼-inch flat blade screw driver
Mass Storage Guidelines
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General Guidelines
◊ Use care when unpacking and handling the SCSI disk drives.
The hard disk drives are very susceptible to mechanical shock and can
be easily damaged by a drop as short as one-quarter of an inch. If the
drop would crack an egg, it will damage the drive.
◊ Do not stack drives.
◊ The NetServer is internally limited to 7 mass storage shelves.
The flexible disk drive and CD-ROM drive, which are standard on all
models of the HP NetServer E 800, occupy shelves 1 and 2
respectively. See Figure 3-1.
◊ If a backup tape drive is used, it occupies shelf 3, leaving only four
mass storage shelves available for shelves 4-7, and at least one is
required for the boot drive.
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IDE Devices
◊ The embedded IDE controller is an Enhanced-IDE dual channel
controller and provides two connectors (IDE-1 and IDE-2) for IDE
devices.
Refer to "System Board Layout" in Appendix A, "Specifications."