HP 313706-B21 SCSI Hard Drives Preinstallation Instructions

SCSI Hard Drives

Preinstallation Instructions

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only

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technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

May 2006 (First Edition)

Part Number 431556-001

Overview

This document provides handling procedures for SCSI hard

drives, and information on locating and setting the SCSI ID.

See the manual that ships with your server for

installation instructions.

Hard drive handling

precautions

Hard drives are sensitive, electromechanical devices that can

be permanently damaged through improper handling. The

packaging provided with the hard drive is designed to protect

it from accidental drops. HP recommends that hard drives

remain in their original packaging until installation. Drives

should be handled with care and never dropped, even from

short distances, onto a hard surface.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal

injury, allow the drives to cool before

handling. Some drive surfaces might become

hot to the touch during normal operation.

CAUTION:

HP does not provide any serviceable

parts in any hard drives. Attempting to service any

hard drive will void applicable warranties.

Electrostatic discharge information

CAUTION:

Electrostatic discharge can damage

electronic components. Be sure you are properly

grounded before beginning this procedure.

See the documentation that came with your server, or contact

your authorized HP reseller for procedures to discharge

static electricity.

A discharge of static electricity can damage static-sensitive

devices or microcircuitry. Proper packaging and grounding

techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage.

To prevent electrostatic discharge:

•

Transport products in their original packaging

until installation.

•

Always be properly grounded when touching a static-

sensitive component or assembly.

Setting SCSI IDs

Each SCSI device on the same SCSI bus must have a unique

SCSI ID. To set the SCSI ID:

1.

Read and understand the "SCSI bus requirements"

section on this card.

2.

Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on your hard drive.

3.

Set the SCSI ID between 0 and 6 using the SCSI bit

jumpers. See the "SCSI ID settings" section on this card.