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Barracuda 7200.10 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. K 43
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 Figures 5 and 6 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).
Figure 5. Mounting dimensions for 750-200 GB models (except ST3250410AS and ST3250310AS)
4.000
(101.6)
5.787 (146.9898) max.
1.028 max
(26.111 max)
2.00
(50.80)
1.638
(41.605)
4.000
(101.60)
2 x 1.750
(2 x 44.45)
2 x 3.750
(2 x 95.25)
C
L
of drive
[1]
Notes:
Dimensions are shown in inches (mm).
[1] Dimensions per SFF-8301 specification
[1]
[1]
[1]
1.122
+ .020
(28.499
+ .508)
[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
C
L
of conn. Datum B
.814
(20.676)
.138
(3.505)
.250 + .015
(6.35 + .381)
(3x both sides)
4.000
(101.6)
2 x 1.625
(2 x 41.28)
[1]
Recommended
case temperature
measurement location
Recommended
case temperature
measurement location