Asus RS520-E8-RS12-E, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12
2.4 Hard disk drives
The system supports 8 (RS520-E8-RS8) or 12 (RS520-E8-RS12-E) hot-swap 3.5-inch
SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. 2 hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives are supported on the rear
panel of RS520-E8-RS12-E. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the
motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via SATAII/SAS backplane.
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3. Slide the HDD into the drive tray with
the SATA port facing towards the back
of the expandion slot.
Ensure that the screw holes on the
HDD matches the screw holes on the
tray.
4. Secure the HDD in the HDD tray with four
screws (two on each side).
Tray lever
Spring lock
2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD
To install a 3.5-inch HDD:
1. Press the spring lock to release to the
tray lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the
drive tray out of the bay.