HP xw Workstations - SAS/SATA hard drive installation

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SAS/SATA hard drive installation

This document describes how to install a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk

drive (HDD) on your workstation.

Kit contents

Ensure that the following components are included in your drive kit:

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a SATA or SAS HDD

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Multiple SATA interface cables (each of a different length and with different connector orientation

combinations)

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SAS-to-SATA interface adapter

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Four M3 guide screws

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Warranty

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ENWW Kit contents 1

HP xw Workstation series

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SAS/SATA hard drive installation HP xw Workstation series This document describes how to install a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive (HDD) on your workstation.
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Your responsibilities You are responsible for determining whether the product is appropriate for your use and will function with other equipment without malfunction or damage. You are also responsible for backing up data before installing any product and for regularly backing up data after installing the product. HP is not liable for any damage to equipment or data loss resulting from the use of any product.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation. Before beginning these procedures, be sure you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. CAUTION: Observe the following cautions when removing or replacing a processor: — Installing a processor incorrectly can damage the system board. Have an HP authorized reseller or service provider install the processor.
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● Keep the original packing materials for future transportation of the drive. ● If any object or liquid falls into the cabinet, immediately unplug the workstation and have it checked by an authorized service provider. Installing the hard drive NOTE: For specific information relating to your workstation, refer to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. NOTE: HP does not support mixing SATA and PATA hard drives on the same workstation. 1. Turn off the computer and any external devices. 2.
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7. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the hard drive. 8. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the system board or controller card. CAUTION: To avoid any hard drive performance problems, connect the primary hard drive to the connector on the system board labeled SATA 0 or SAS 0, depending on hard drive type. Connect a second hard drive to the SATA 1 or SAS 1 connector.
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System configuration is the process of specifying the devices and programs that make up a computer system. When you add or remove accessories, the computer must be configured to recognize these changes. Turn on the computer and read the messages displayed during startup. ● If the system recognizes the new drive, information about the drive displays on the screen, and you are prompted to press F1 to save and continue.