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50 Installing System Components
Installing an Optical or Tape Drive
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Unpack the drive (and controller card, if applicable), and prepare the drive for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.
NOTE: If you are installing a SCSI tape drive, you must install an Ultra 3 SCSI controller card. The optional
SAS controller card does not support a SCSI tape drive.
2
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.
4
Remove the front-panel inserts for the empty external drive bay. See ""Removing the Front-Panel Drive
Inserts" on page 45.
5
Slide the drive into the external drive bay.
6
Install the screws that secure the drive in the drive bay. See Figure 3-6.