HP xw Workstations - SATA/SAS Hard Drive Installation

SATA/SAS Hard Drive Installation
Guide
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First Edition: May 2006
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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.
Regulatory Notices
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device of the FCC Rules. Refer to the
documentation that came with the computer for additional
regulatory information governing this product.
Technical Support
Comprehensive technical support is available online at
http://www.hp.com/support.
You can also call HP for technical support. Refer to the
documentation that came with the computer for support
telephone numbers.
Important Warnings and Cautions
WARNING! To avoid the risk of serious injury or damage
to the computer, unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet before installing the hard drive.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot
surfaces, allow the internal system to cool before touching
it.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic
components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
installing the hard drive, ensure that you are static-free by
briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer to the
documentation that came with the computer for more
information on preventing electrostatic damage.
CAUTION: Prior to replacing an existing hard drive, be
sure to back up your data. If the computer supports only
one hard drive, you must use a second system with third-
party software to copy the data to the new hard drive.
CAUTION: The data cable end is keyed to ensure proper
alignment. To avoid damage to the cable header pins,
check the header/connector alignment and push gently
when connecting the data cable header to the SATA
connector on the drive and system board.
Installing the Hard Drive
NOTE: For specific information relating to your HP xw
Series Workstation, refer to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord and any external devices.
3. Remove the side access panel from the computer.
4. Install the hard drive into the drive bay.
5. Identify the cable that best fits your SATA or SAS hard drive
by referring to the Cable Identification Table.
6. If installing a SAS hard drive, attach the SAS-to-SATA cable
adapter. The cable adapter is provided with the kit and is
not required when installing SATA hard drives.
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. Connect a third hard drive to
the SATA 2 or SAS 2 connector and a fourth hard drive to
the SATA 3 or SAS 4 connector.
9. Replace the side access panel.
10. Reconnect any external devices to the computer.
11. Plug the AC power cord into the computer, then into a
grounded AC outlet.
Configuring the Computer
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.
• If you are not prompted to press F1, there is a problem with
the installation of the drive, and you need to diagnose the
problem. Start by reviewing the steps in this guide.
Creating a Partition Using Microsoft Windows XP
1. Log in as Administrator.
2. From the Windows desktop, click Start > Control Panel.
3. Double-click Administrative Tools.
4. Double-click Computer Management.
5. Select Storage > Disk Management. This starts the Write
Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard. Click Cancel to stop
the wizard.
NOTE: You may be prompted by the system to upgrade to
a Dynamic drive. Refer to www.microsoft.com/support for
more information or refer to the Microsoft OS Manual that
shipped with the computer. Otherwise, select the default to
continue.
6. Right-click the Disk 1 Unallocated area.
7. Click Initialize Disk and click OK.
8. Right-click the black bar above the Unallocated Disk area.
9. Click New Partition to run the New Partition Wizard. Click
Next.
10. Select the partition needed or use the defaults and click
Next.
11. Specify the partition size or use the defaults and click Next.
12. Specify the drive letter of the partition or use the default
and click Next.
13. Select Choose Partition File System and other Partition
Parameters or use the defaults and click Next.
14. Verify that the information in the Settings box is correct
before finalizing the partition information.
15. Click Finish to create the partition and begin the format
process.
xw4000 series 3.5” internal drive bays (2) 381868-006
3.5” external drive bay (1) not allowed
5.25” external drive bays (3)
1
381868-002
xw6000 series 3.5” internal drive bays (2) 381868-006
3.5” external drive bay (1) not allowed
5.25 external “upper” bay (1) not allowed
5.25” external “lower” bay (1)
1
381868-002
xw8000 and
xw9000 series
3.5” internal drive bays (4) 381868-006
3.5” internal chassis mount bay (1) 381868-002
5.25” external bays (3) not allowed
1. Hard drives installed in 5.25” external bays require a hard drive conversion
bracket, which is available by finding your workstation at www.hp.com and
selecting Options and Accessories.