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4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components

SCSI Hard drives

The SGI 1450 server supports Ultra 160 SCSI SCA type 10K RPM or slower hard drives

that are 3.5 inches wide. Contact a sales representative or dealer for a list of approved

SCSI devices.

Mounting a SCSI Hard Drive in a Carrier

1. Removethe3.5-inchwideharddrivefromitswrapperandplaceitonanantistatic

surface.

2. Record the drive model and serial number in your equipment log (see “Equipment

Log” on page 90).

3. Remove the carrier filler panel and save the screws. You will need them later in this

procedure.

4. Orientthedrivesotheconnectorisnearthetopandrearofthedrivecarrier.

Figure 4-1 shows the orientation of the drive in the carrier. The carrier is upside

down in this figure.

5. Using the screws from step 3 or other screws of the correct size and length (not

supplied), attach the carrier to the drive.

Figure 4-1 Hard Drive in Drive Carrier

A. Hard Drive Carrier

B. Two (of Four) Fasteners Used to Attach Drive to Carrier

C. Hard Drive