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Configuring and Mounting the Drive www.seagate.com For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5 Attaching SATA cabling Signal connector Power connector Signal cable Power cable Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Barracuda drives support latching SATA connectors. 3.4 Drive mounting You can mount the drive in any orientation using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the bottom-mounting holes. See Figure 6 and Figure 7 for drive mounting dimensions. Follow these important mounting precautions when mounting the drive: • Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling. • Use only 6-32 UNC mounting screws. • The screws should be inserted no more than 0.150 inch (3.81 mm) into the bottom or side mounting holes. • Do not overtighten the mounting screws (maximum torque: 6 inch-lb). 24 Barracuda XT SATA Product Manual, Rev. D

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Barracuda XT SATA Product Manual, Rev. D
Configuring and Mounting the Drive
www.seagate.com
For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in
Figure 5
.
Figure 5
Attaching SATA cabling
Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Barracuda
drives support latching SATA connectors.
3.4
Drive mounting
You can mount the drive in any orientation using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the
bottom-mounting holes. See
Figure 6
and
Figure 7
for drive mounting dimensions. Follow these important
mounting precautions when mounting the drive:
•
Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling.
•
Use only 6-32 UNC mounting screws.
•
The screws should be inserted no more than 0.150 inch (3.81 mm) into the bottom or side mounting holes.
•
Do not overtighten the mounting screws (maximum torque: 6 inch-lb).
Power cable
Signal cable
Signal connector
Power connector