Chapter 3 86Connecting PeripheralsThe system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any otherperipherals, connect these basic peripherals first to test if the system is running properly.NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations showed in this section show the Altos R710 server chassis.Hard Disk DrivesThe Altos R710 Server system ships with drive brackets for installing five SCSI Hard Disk Drives for hot-swapconfiguration available. The left drive bay can be converted to be used as a floppy bay. To use the bay for afloppy drive, the AXXFLOPHDDTRAY accessory kit must be used.NOTE: Drives can consume up to 17 watts of power each. Drives must be specified to run at a maximumambient temperature of 45 Celsius degrees.Floppy/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Slimline CagesThe slimline drive cages can be used with one of the optional floppy / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drives. Oneslimeline cage is included with your server chassis for installing either a slimline CD-ROM or DVD-ROM driveand one is included for installing a slimline floppy drive. The drives must be purchased separately.The floppy drive / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM cage can be inserted or removed only when system power is turnedoff. Drives in the slimline cage are NOT hot swappable.
