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Page 1: Installation Guide
Installation guide Ultrastar 18LZX & 36ZX Multimode SE/LVD Models: DMVS-09V DMVS-18V DMVS-36V IBM Hard Disk Drive Technical Support Center DMVS-09D DMVS-18D DMVS-36D Page 1 version 2.0 34L3743IG10... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents ............. . Introduction . -
Page 3: Introduction
IBM storage products Introduction This manual was written to assist you in the installation of your IBM Ultrastar 18LZX or ULtrastar 36ZX. The instructions are applicable to most computer systems. Contact a qualified installer for assistance if necessary. International Business Machines Corporation provides this publication "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. -
Page 4: Hardware Description
Hardware description The Ultrastar 18LZX and 36ZX offers the following features: Ÿ Capacities of 9GB, 18GB, or 36GB Ÿ 68 or 80 pin connectors Ÿ 68 pin SCSI connectors using the SCSI P connector Ÿ 80 pin SCSI connectors using the SCA-2 connector... -
Page 5: Handling Precautions
Handling precautions CAUTION! Disk drives must be handled with caution! Drives can be easily damaged by shock from static electricity or by rough handling. It is very easy to unintentionally cause shocks which exceed specifications. • To prevent damage from impact or vibration always set the drive down gently. •... -
Page 6: Installation Steps
___ TheUltrastar drive, four mounting screws, jumpers, and installation instructions. Save the packaging including the ESD bag. ___ A small flat-blade screwdriver ___ Your computer or storage enclosure documentation ___ A bootable DOS or Windows diskette. See the section in the appendix entitled Making a bootable diskette. -
Page 7: Setting The Jumpers
Step 3: Setting the jumpers The installation of your drive may require the placement of certain jumpers on the jumper block. Jumpers are small electrical conductors covered with plastic and are used to connect pairs of pins on a jumper block. - Page 8 Activity pin to complete the circuit. Note: The Ultrastar has two sets of pins, one on the front and one on the back, which are connected to the same LED driver circuit. The combined current capability is stated above. Write Protect - pins 19 & 20 When the Write Protect pin is jumpered, SCSI commands that alter the customer data area portion of the media will not be performed.
- Page 9 68 pin models - option jumper block Auto Start Enable SCSI Address Bits Pin 23 is Reserved on Single Ended model. Pin 14 is Enable Active Termination on Single Ended model. 68 pin model - auxiliary option jumper block The 68 pin models contain an auxiliary connector that duplicates some of the functions of the front option jumper block.
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Page 10: Mounting The Drive
Step 4: Mounting the drive Ÿ After setting the jumpers, mount the hard drive in your system. The Ultrastar drive can be mounted with any of its six surfaces facing down. See the diagrams below for mounting hole locations. 41.28+/- 0.5 You must ensure that the drive has sufficient air flow. -
Page 11: Attaching The Cables
Step 5: Attaching the cables Ÿ Drives with 68 pin connectors After the drive has been carefully mounted, connect the SCSI cable and the power cable to the drive. The SCSI connector and power connector are keyed for proper insertion. Ÿ... -
Page 12: Verifying Host Adapter Settings
Step 7: Verifying host adapter settings Note: The example below uses the Adaptec 2940U2W controller and the Model DMVS-18D drive. Ÿ Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive. Ÿ Turn the computer on. You should see the drive model displayed when the system is booting. Ÿ... - Page 13 Ÿ SelectConfigure/View Host Adapter Settings. The following screen appears. Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID... 7 SCSI Parity Checking... Enabled Host Adapter SCSI Termination... Automatic Additional Options Boot Device Options... Press <Enter> SCSI Device Configuration... Press <Enter> Advanced Configuration Options...
- Page 14 Ÿ Select SCSI Device Configuration. The following screen appears. Ÿ Verify that the Maximum Sync Transfer Rate is the highest possible and that configurations settings are enabled (set to yes). SCSI Device ID Initiate Sync Negotiation... Maximum Sync Transfer Rate... Enable Disconnection...
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Page 15: Partitioning The Drive
Step 8: Partitioning the drive Note: This example uses FDISK to partition your drive. You may use a diferent partitioning program available on your operating system. Ÿ Boot to a bootable diskette and type FDISK at the A:\ prompt. If Windows® 95 SR2 or Windows® 98 is used, the following screen will be displayed. - Page 16 Ÿ Select option 1 to create a DOS partition. The screen below is displayed. Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive Choose one of the following: 1. Create Primary DOS Partition 2. Create Extended DOS Partition 3. Create Logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS partition. Enter choice: [3] Press ESC to return to FDISK Options •...
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Page 17: Formatting The Drive
Step 9: Formatting the drive The drive must be formatted before an operating system can be loaded. Format the Primary partition and any Extended partitions that have been made by following the steps below: . • After booting from a bootable diskette, run FDISK, option 4 to verify the partition information from the previous step. -
Page 18: Appendix
APPENDIX Making a bootable diskette If you do not have a bootable diskette, you may want to make one. This may be necessary for installing your new hard disk drive and in case of system failure. If you have a bootable Windows operating system, follow the steps below to create a Windows 95 or 98 startup diskette: Ÿ... -
Page 19: Compatibility
Compatibility The IBM SIT Lab tests Ultrastar drives for compatibility with a wide variety of systems, controller cards, and operating systems. Testing was done to demonstrate compatibility with the following hardware and software. Other combinations of hardware and software may function with this drive, but were not tested. Systems Acer AP53A Apple Performa 6400/180... -
Page 20: Technical Support
Technical support Contact technical support via www.ibm.com/harddrive Voice 888.426.5214 or 507.286.5825 507.253.4111 e-mail drive@us.ibm.com Support is also available in Singapore at: Voice 1800.418.9595 or 65.6.418.9595 e-mail drive@sg.ibm.com When calling the Technical Support Center be prepared to give the technical support representative the drive part number, its serial number, and the system information. -
Page 21: Glossary
The capability of a hardware or software component to conform with the interface requirements of a given data processing system without adversely affecting its functions. Disk drive The primary data storage device used by computers. Disk drives are used to record, store and retrieve digital information. Electrostatic discharge The rapid change in electrical energy caused by static electricity. - Page 22 IBM storage products Jumpers A small piece of metal covered with plastic that enables a particular function in a hard drive when it con- nects two pins on a jumper block. Jumper settings Different modes which are achieved by placing the jumper on particular pins on a device. These modes determine the behavior of the device.
- Page 23 Telephone: 888.IBM.5214 or 507.286.5825 Fax: 507.253.DRIVE E-mail: drive@us.ibm.com Singapore Technical Support Center Telephone: 1800.418.9595 or 65.6.418.9595 E-mail: drive@sg.ibm.com IBM Storage Systems Division 5600 Cottle Road San Jose, CA 95193 www.ibm.com/storage Printed in the United States of America 01-00 All Rights Reserved IBM is the registered trademark and Deskstar is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.