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2.7.2 Installing an internal IDE/SATA HDD
If you purchased an internal IDE/SATA model (AI4), your package comes
with specially designed hard disk drive rails. Depending on which bay you
wish to install your hard disk drive, the orientation of the drive rails vary so
that the screw holes match those on the drive.
For identification purposes, the drive rails are referred to as “Rail 1” and
“Rail 2” as shown below.
Installing an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage
To install an IDE hard disk drive to the first hard disk drive cage:
1. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section 2.5.1 for
instructions.
2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to attach Rail 1 to the side of the
drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive
connectors.
Take note of the correct orientation of the drive rails. There is only one
correct way to attach the rails when installing drives on the hard disk
drive cage.
Rail 1
Rail 2
Rail handle
Hole 1
Hole 2 Hole 3
Hole 4
Hole 1
Hole 3
Rail handle
Drive connectors
