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6 sata/sas hard disk drives, 1 installing the hdd module cage, Sata/sas hard disk drives -15 2.6.1 – Asus TS700-E7/RS8 User Manual

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TS700-E7/RS8

2-15

Chapter 2

Installing a 5.25-inch drive

1. Unscrew and remove the metal

cover of the bay where you want to

install the 5.25-inch drive, and take

off the plastic cover on the front

bezel at the same position.

2. Insert the drive into the bay and

slide the bay lock to the right until it

clicks in place.

3. Connect the SATA cable to the

SATA connector on the back of the

drive.

4. Connect a power plug from

the power supply to the power

connector on the back of the drive.

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2.6

SATA/SAS hard disk drives

The hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable

trays for mounting either SATA or SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the

drive trays by simply opening the front bezel.

An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Take note of the

type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks.

2.6.1

Installing the HDD module cage

1. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other

obstructions.

2. Level the HDD module cage latch

counterclockwise.

3. Insert the HDD module cage into the

bay.

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