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System Extension
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.
6.1.
Storage
6.1.1.
External HDD/SSD Drive Bay
To expand storage memory for variants with an external HDD/SSD Drive Bay, use a 2.5” slim SSD. Before installing or
removing an existing external SSD, refer to Chapter 7.1: Accessing External Components.
Pay attention to the manufacturer’s lifespan specification information. Due to the
limited
lifespan Kontron recommends checking the condition of the installed HDD/SSD drives via
S.M.A.R.T.regularly.
6.1.2.
Internal mSATA SSD
To expand storage memory an Internal mSATA SSD of up to 512 GB can be installed. Kontron recommends the use of
Kontron reference SSDs from 32 GB to 512 GB. For more information, refer to Table 2: Product Variants
Before installing or removing an existing internal SSD, refer to Chapter 7.2.2: Installing and Removing Internal mSATA
SSD.
Pay attention to the manufacturer’s lifespan specification information. Due to the
limited
lifespan Kontron recommends checking the condition of the installed HDD/SSD drives via
S.M.A.R.T. regularly.
6.2.
Expansion Cards –mPCIe
There is one internal mini PCIE V 1.2 expansion socket (MPCIE1). For information regarding the pin assignment of
MPCIE1, refer Chapter 0.
Before installing or removing an expansion card, refer to Chapter 7.2.3.
