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Netfinity 3000 - Some customers may require 2-drop IDE cable

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Source: RETAIN tip H162123

Abstract: Netfinity 3000: Some customers may require 2-drop IDE cable.

TEXT:
Netfinity 3000: Some customers may require a two (2) drop IDE cable if installing a second supported IDE device.

SYMPTOMS:
When trying to install a supported IDE option, there is not an available drop on the IDE cable to connect the option.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

• The system is a Netfinity 3000 server, Type 8476, any model.
• The system is configured with IDE cable 01K1932.
• The system is being configured with a supported IDE option.

NOTE: There is System Compatibility Information available for the Netfinity 3000 at the following URL:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/machines/3000.shtml

FIX:
A two (2) drop IDE cable is available as FRU 12J4518.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8476, NETFINITY, SERVICER ONLY, IDE, CABLE, 1DROP, 2DROP, 8476PART, 01K1932, 12J4518

	Search Keywords	PSY2, D/T8476, NETFINITY, SERVICER ONLY, IDE, CABLE, 1DROP, 2DROP, 8476PART, 01K1932, 12J4518
	Document Category	Retain
	Date Created	02-02-99
	Last Updated	08-02-99
	Revision Date
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 3000
	Machine Type	8476
	Model
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H162123
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	Date last altered: A99/02/04