Hardware Reference
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3 Gbps Gmodes to work around problems with some older SATA host adapters.
Drive Installation
Some computer cases use plastic or metal rails that are secured to the sides of a drive so it can slide
into the bay in the chassis. Other case designs have drive bays that directly accept the drive via
screws through the side supports, and no other hardware is necessary. Some cases have tool-free
designs with sliding latches to secure drives without screws. Still others use a cage arrangement in
which you first install the drives into a cage and then slide the cage into the case (see
Figure 19.29
).
If your case uses rails or a cage, these are usually included with the case. With the proper mounting
mechanism supplied via the case, all you need is the bare drive to install.
Figure 19.29. A hard disk drive mounted in a removable drive cage.
Be sure you use the correct cable for your drive speed. For example, a SATA 6Gps drive requires a
SATA cable made for 6Gbps performance. These cables are marked for 6Gbps operation. If you are
installing a PATA optical drive, be sure to use an 80-wire cable.
Note
If you are installing PATA hard disk or optical drives, see
Chapter 7
for more information
about jumper settings and cable standards for these drives.
If you need additional drive-mounting hardware not included with either your case or the drive,
