HP Workstation xw8000 Configuration Manual

Sata device configuration guidelines

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SATA device configuration guidelines

HP xw8x00 and xw9x00 Workstations

This document describes how to configure SATA devices in HP xw8x00 and xw9x00 Workstations.

NOTE:

SATA ports on the workstation are not hot swappable.

Begin connecting the SATA mass storage device cables to the workstation SATA ports, typically

starting with SATA port 0. The port 0 connector is identified by a unique color.

NOTE:

port details.

Figure 1

Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SATA ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SATA ports

Continue connecting the mass storage devices to unused SATA ports.

TIP:

Connect the hard drives first. When all hard drives are connected, begin connecting the

optical devices.

NOTE:

An external SATA hard drive is supported on either an eSATA or a SAS controller card port.

August 2009, 459722-002

Refer to the service label on the inside of the workstation access panel for SATA and SAS

SATA ports

All internal bay SATA hard drives are supported only on the system board SATA ports.

HP xw8x00 and xw9x00 Workstations

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Page 1 SATA device configuration guidelines HP xw8x00 and xw9x00 Workstations This document describes how to configure SATA devices in HP xw8x00 and xw9x00 Workstations. NOTE: SATA ports on the workstation are not hot swappable. Begin connecting the SATA mass storage device cables to the workstation SATA ports, typically starting with SATA port 0.
Page 2 If more ports are required, begin connecting the mass storage device cables to the SAS ports, typically starting with SAS port 0. Figure 2 SAS ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SAS ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SAS ports Continue connecting mass storage devices to the available SAS ports. When the configuration is complete: ●...