IBM PC 300GL Type 6591, Installation Manual

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Drive Bay Specifications
The following table describes the drives you can install in each bay and their height
requirements.
Table 2. Drive Bay Specifications
Bay Drives Supported Max. Height
mm (in.)
Min. Height
mm (in.)
1 5.25-inch CD-ROM
Tape backup drive
3.5-inch or 5.25-inch Hard disk drive
41.3 (1.6) 25.4 (1.0)
2 5.25-inch CD-ROM
Tape backup drive
3.5-inch or 5.25-inch Hard disk drive
41.3 (1.6) 25.4 (1.0)
3 Hard disk drive
25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0)
4 3.5-inch diskette drive 25.4 (1.0) —
5 Hard disk drive
25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0)
6 Hard disk drive
25.4 (1.0) 25.4 (1.0)
Notes:
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You cannot install drives that are greater than 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) high.
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You must install drives that require removable media (diskettes, tapes, or CDs) in the
accessible bays: bay 1, 2, 3, or 4.
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You can install one diskette drive only in the PC 300GL.
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To properly mount a 3.5-inch drive into bay 1 or 2, you must use a 3.5-inch
conversion kit for a 5.25-inch bay. For more information, contact your IBM reseller or
IBM marketing representative.
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Installing Options in Your Personal Computer