Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Hard drives for the subsystem must be purchased separately. When purchasing the
hard drives, the following factors should be considered:
•
Capacity (MB/GB):
Use drives with the same capacity. RAID arrays use a
“least-common-denominator”
approach
meaning
the
maximum capacity of each drive in the array is the
maximum capacity of the smallest drive.
•
Profile:
The drive trays and bays of the system are designed for
3.5-inch wide x 1-inch high hard drives.
•
Drive type:
The FALCON subsystem can use either SATA-II or
SATA-I
interface hard drives.
2.8.3
Drive Installation
Step 1.
Place the SATA hard drive into the drive tray.
(See
Figure
2-13
)
Make sure the hard drive is oriented in such a way that the drive’s
SATA connector is facing the back of the drive tray.
Figure 2-13: Installing a SATA Hard Drive
Step 2.
Adjust the drive s location
until the mounting holes in the drive
canister are aligned with those on the hard drive. Secure the drive
with four (4) supplied 6/32 flathead screws. (See
Figure
2-13
)
WARNING!
Only use screws supplied with the drive canisters. Longer screws may damage the
hard drives.
Hard Drive Installation
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