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Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire V40z Server
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4.3.1 SCSI ID Assignments
The ID assignments for the SCSI hard-disk-drive connectors on the SCSI backplane
are shown in
FIGURE 4-3
, when viewing the HDDs from the front of the server.
If you install the optional sixth HDD adapter, SCSI slot 5 can be used for a SCSI
HDD instead of a DVD-ROM/Diskette Drive assembly. For more information, see
“Installing an Optional Sixth HDD and Adapter” on page 4-23.
FIGURE 4-3
SCSI Slot Numbering for HDDs
4.3.1.1 Linux-based Server
If you have a single SCSI HDD, the drive can be inserted in either slot. If you have
two or more HDDs, the drive with the OS boot sector must be installed in the
lowest-numbered slot among the populated slots.
4.3.1.2 Solaris-based Server
The Solaris boot disk must be installed in SCSI slot 0.
SCSI slot 0 SCSI slot 2 SCSI slot 4
SCSI slot 1 SCSI slot 3 SCSI slot 5