IBM Netfinity 3000, User Handbook Manual

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Connecting external options
Connecting external options
Some examples of the external options that you can connect to the
server include SCSI drives and storage enclosures, printers,
modems, and other serial and parallel devices.
To attach an external option:
1. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
2. Follow the instructions that come with the option and the
information in this section to connect it to the server.
The information in this section supplements the instructions that
come with the external option. Use the instructions that come with
the option to prepare it for installation.
Adding a hot-swap storage expansion enclosure
You can connect a storage enclosure to the external SCSI connector
on the separately installed SCSI adapter. Contact your IBM reseller
or IBM marketing representative for additional information.
Hot-Swap Drive Bays
Adding external SCSI devices
The internal SCSI connector provides support for SCSI devices
installed inside the server. The external SCSI connector provides
support for external SCSI devices. The UltraSCSI adapter can
support a maximum of 15 devices.
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