Changing SCSI ID

[Stuart_32]

How is the SCSI ID number changed on drives in the E60? I don't see any jumpers just by looking in. Is it done by reconfiguring the hard drive priority by pressing F2 upon starting up? If so, both of my drives are identical so how can I tell them apart in the setup screen?

[Greg Carlson]

Stuart,

Those are standard common tray SCSI hard drives. There is a bank of jumpers on the hard drive themselves to set the SCSI ID. IF they were both set identically, you would have a SCSI ID conflict and not see the correct information in Ctrl-A if you are using an Adaptec controller or ctrl-M if using a netraid. Look for pins labeled 0,1,2,3 Its possible the two drives are from different manufacturers and have jumpers located in different areas on the hdd.

Ciao,
Greg

[Mark Young_2]

Hi,

Just to add to Greg's informed post, if these are new HP common tray drives, the SCSI ID's are set to 3 at the factory. The drive should have a label on it that shows how to set the SCSI ID.

If not, POST the HP Product number for the drive and I can look up the settings for you.

Mark

[Stuart_32]

The drives are HP-4911A (model DNES-309170). I can enter the SCSI setup at start with Ctrl-A and looks like I can set SCSI IDs there but wouldn't the jumpers override the software settings? I don't see jumpers on the front of the drive for setting IDs but I haven't removed them from the cage so the jumpers might be on the other side.

[Mark Young_2 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I think if you look on the label, there should be a part number similar to this: D4911A.

The settings are too numerous for me to give you here, so instead I found the manual for the drive instead. All the settings and instructions for determining and changing SCSI ID's are in there. You will probably have to remove the drive to get at the jumpers and stuff.

Here it is:

http://h200001.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/lpn11704/lpn11704.pdf

Hope this helps!

Mark