5.8 Removing an External Storage Device
5.8 Removing an External Storage Device
To remove a self-contained storage device or a drive expansion box:
1. Shut down the software.
2. Turn off all system hardware. First turn off the expansion boxes and other
external devices. Then turn off the monitor. Then turn off the system unit.
3. Disconnect the expansion box that you are removing.
If the box is in the middle of a chain of devices, be sure to reconnect all
of the remaining devices. Be sure that a terminator is on the unused
connector of the last device on the chain.
4. Turn on the system hardware again. First turn on the drive expansion
boxes and other external devices. Next, turn on the monitor. Then turn on
the system unit.
5. Use the cnfg command to test the slot from which you removed the
expansion box.
5.9 Installing a Drive in an Expansion Box
To install a drive in a BA42 storage expansion box, see the
BA42 Storage
Expansion Box Installation Guide
for directions.
To install a drive in a TCE unit, see the
TURBOchannel Extender Operator’s
Guide
for directions.
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Summary of Contents for 5000/260
Page 1: ...Order Number EK 4MMAX OP A01 DECstation 5000 Model 260 Operator s Guide...
Page 14: ...Part I Introducing Your Workstation...
Page 64: ...Part II External Additions to Your Workstation...
Page 113: ...Part III Internal Parts and Additions to Your Workstation...
Page 147: ...Part IV Managing Your Workstation...
Page 192: ...Part V Appendixes...