Seagate Barracuda ST11950N, Product Manual

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40 Barracuda 1 and 2 Product Manual, Rev. C
7.6.1 Drive orientation
The balanced rotary arm actuator design of the drive allows it to be mounted
in any orientation. All drive performance evaluations have been done with the
drive in horizontal (discs level) and vertical (drive on its side) orientations,
which are the two preferred mounting orientations.
Figure 15. Recommended mounting (ST11950N shown)
7.6.2 Cooling
Ensure that the enclosure you use provides adequate cooling so that the
ambient temperature immediately surrounding the drive does not exceed
temperature conditions specified in Section 7.4.1. Ensure that you provide
adequate air circulation around the printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet
the requirements of Section 6.2.2.