XL-SATA
SATA Drive Interface
for 722 and 744T Recorders
The XL-SATA Drive Interface allows the connection of most 2.5-inch SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives
to 722 and 744T models originally equipped with PATA (Parellel ATA) or IDE internal hard drives.
722s with serial numbers above 471309092000 and 744Ts with serial numbers above 461509071000 are
already equipped with 2.5-inch, 5400 RPM SATA hard drives. No additional interfaces are required.
XL-SATA Packing List
1)
XL-SATA Drive Interface
1)
Printed User Guide and Installation Instructions
2)
Pink Protective Foam Rings
2)
3 x .5 mm Nylon Phillips Head Screws
5)
4-40 x 1.75” Black Oxide Phillips Head Screws
Equipment Not Included Required for Installation
1)
#1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
1)
2.5” SATA Drive
Sound Devices recommends 5400 RPM hard drives or high quality solid state drives when choosing
a drive replacement. When choosing a substitute hard drive, note that higher RPM hard drives draw
more current, reducing battery run time. Higher speed drives may be used with the 7-Series Record-
ers, however they will not signifi cantly improve performance. They will slightly increase transfer
throughput with the penalty of increased current draw and reduced battery run time. The 7-Series
can address drives with capacities up to 2 TB.
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The internal hard drive is not intended to be a swappable, deliverable medium. Its multi-pin con-
nector is not rated for repeated insertion and removal cycles and may be prone to breakage with
repeated cycling.
The hard drive is mounted to the bottom-side of the recorder’s chassis and is screwdriver acces-
sible. The drive is “suspended” in the unit with a shock absorbing material and is attached to the
main circuit board via a “fl ex board”. Since the unit’s high-density circuitry and tight construction
require specifi c electronics knowledge, Sound Devices strongly recommends drive replacement be
performed by a qualifi ed technician using proper ESD precautions. Drive replacement done by a
qualifi ed technician has no warranty implications.
