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2 System Information
Introduction
This chapter provides information on mass storage, connector pin-outs, accessory guidelines and system
specifications.
Mass Storage
The HP Netserver LP 1000r comes standard with an IDE CD-ROM and a flexible disk drive. The Netserver
will accept up to three Hot Swap SCSI hard disk drives (HDD) in special mounting tray adapters. At least one
Hot Swap SCSI hard disk drive is required for booting the Netserver. An optional SCSI tape backup drive
may be connected to the external SCSI connector at the rear.
Mass Storage Guidelines
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General Guidelines
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Use care when unpacking and handling the SCSI disk drives.
The hard disk drives are very susceptible to mechanical shock and can be easily damaged
by a drop as short as one-quarter of an inch. If the drop would crack an egg, it will damage
the drive.
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Do not stack drives when out of the Netserver chassis.
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The Netserver is internally limited to 5 mass storage bays.
The flexible disk drive and CD-ROM drive, which are standard on all models of the HP
Netserver LP 1000r, occupy bays 1 and 2 respectively.
The three remaining bays, 3, 4, and 5 are reserved for Hot Swap SCSI hard disk drives
(HDD).
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If a backup tape drive is used, it must be connected externally using the external 68-pin
SCSI connector at the rear of the Netserver.
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IDE Devices
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The embedded IDE controller is an Enhanced-IDE dual channel controller and provides two
connectors (IDE-1 and IDE-2) for IDE devices.
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The IDE CD-ROM has only one connector on the cable from the primary channel (IDE-1)
connector.
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A secondary IDE connector (IDE-2) is available, but is not used.
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SCSI Device Selection
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Use only HP LVD low profile (1 inch) SCSI 3.5-inch hard disk drives for the Hot Swap drive
bays.
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If mounting available SCSI drives in drive trays, ensure you use the mounting tray adapter
recommended by HP, which is HP P2452A.