Installing and Removing Components
AlphaServer 1000A Rackmount Owner’s Guide 5-17
Installing Externally Accessible Devices
To install or a tape drive, reference Figure 5-9 and perform these steps:
1.
If you have not done so already, remove the original drive you want to replace. To
remove the tape drive, reverse the order of steps 3 through 7 in this installation
procedure.
2.
If you are replacing a drive, set the SCSI ID jumpers on the replacement drive to
the same ID as the original drive. If you are installing a drive, set the SCSI ID to 5,
the default ID for a CD-ROM drive. Se, "Determining SCSI Storage Device IDs" in
Chapter 6, "Configuring Your System" for more information.
3.
Remove the drive from the bay by loosening the retaining screws and pulling.
4.
Remove the securing bracket on the right side by removing the screws.
5.
Attach the securing bracket to the drive you want to install.
6.
Slide the drive assembly into the back of the bay until its screw holes align with the
drive bracket holes.
7.
Tighten the retaining screws.
8.
Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the drive.
Figure 5-9: Installing a Tape Drive
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1. Tape drive screws
2. Data cable
3. Power cable
