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Deskstar SATA Drives - General Mounting and Dimensions

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Outline Dimensions and Mounting Holes

  1. The recommended mounting screw torque is 0.6 - 1.0 Nm (6 - 10 kgcm).
  2. Maximum allowable penetration of the left and right side mounting screws on the drive is 4.5 mm.
  3. Maximum allowable penetration of the bottom mounting screws on the drive is 4.0 mm.

Front Dimensions

Outline dimensions

Rear Dimensions (detailed)

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Mounting Holes

Mounting holes

Connectors

This example is typical of most current Deskstar drives. However, dimensions may vary slightly from model to model. For model-specific information, review the drive specifications for your Deskstar drive.


Mounting a Deskstar Hard Disk Drive


There are many variations of system cases. A Deskstar drive can be mounted by any side or end, vertical or horizontal. Do not mount the drive in a tilted position.

Steps for Mounting

  1. Place the drive in an empty drive bay and line up the four screw holes. Make sure to use all four screws when mounting the drive, as a loose drive may vibrate when in use and result in drive failure. Consult your system manual for additional information.
  2. Check all internal cable connections to ensure they are securely seated.
  3. Replace the system cover.
  4. Check all external cable connections to ensure they are securely seated.
  5. Plug in your computer.

 






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