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Accessing Components
This chapter contains important information that users must read before accessing components. Follow these
procedures properly when accessing or installing component to extend the system.
The KBox A-150-HSW is factory configured to meet customer requirements. Kontron does
not recommend opening the system as this may cause damage to internal components.
The installation/removal of system components may only be performed by a qualified
persons. Observe the “General Safety Instructions for IT-Equipment” and the “installation
instructions” contained within this user guide.
ESD Sensitive
Follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the product or/and
internal components.
Because of the
limited predetermined lifespan of expansion devices, Kontron recommends
checking the condition of installed expansion devices regularly and to pay attention to the
manufacturer specifications for lifespan.
7.1.
Accessing External Components
7.1.1.
HDD/SSD Drive Bay
The KBox A-150-HSW variant including an external HDD/SSD drive bay supports the use of 9.5 mm high SSD drives
and 7 mm SSD drives in the HDD/SSD drive bay. To insure that 7 mm high SSDs are correctly connected and to avoid
damage to the internal SATA connectors an adapter/spacer must be attached to 7 mm SSD drives to enables the 7mm
SSD drives to mount correctly in the drive bay’s connection points.
To remove/install a removable HDD/SSD drive, perform the following steps:
1.
Press the eject button on the right hand side of the HDD/SSD drive bay, to remove an existing HDD/SSD drive
from the HDD/SSD Drive Bay.
2.
The HDD/SSD drive bay springs open and the removable HDD/SSD drive automatically slides out a bit.
3.
Remove the drive by holding the sides and carefully pulling the drive out of the HDD/SSD drive bay.
The HDD/SSD drive bay allows for the installation of 9.5 mm or 7 mm high SSDs. A 7 mm high
SSD can only be used, when an adapter/spacer is attached to the drive. This ensures that the
7 mm high SSD drive is correctly alignment with the internal SATA data and SATA power
connector mounting points.
4.
For 9.5 mm high SSDs, carefully push the drive into the drive bay with the SSD contacts facing the drive bay and
the drive facing downward until the connectors attach.
For 7 mm high SSDs, attach the SSD to an 7mm – 9.5 mm adapter/spacer, then carefully push the SDD with
adapter/spacer into the drive bay with the SSD contacts facing the SSD drive bay and the drive facing downward
until the connectors attach.
5.
The KBox A-150-HSW can now be powered up.
