User Guide
3. Component Overviews
3.8 Drive Assembly Description
Figure 32:
Overview Image
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The 2.5" carrier assembly is used to adapt a 2.5" form factor data storage drive to the 3.5" drive slots in
the Ultrastar 8 drive bays. This allows the enclosure to accommodate high speed SSD drives as
its primary data storage medium. The carrier operates by utilizing an innovative clamping mechanism.
The 2.5" drive is seated in the orientation shown the overview image. Then the clamp is inserted to apply
pressure to the SSD and secure it in place.
Table 34:
SSD Features
Number
Feature
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Drive Holder Clamp
2
SSD
3
Carrier Shell
4
Drive Latch Release
3.8.3.1
Operating the 2.5" Drive Carrier
Follow these steps to operate the clamping mechanism and install a 2.5" drive in the carrier.
Step 1 :
Locate the release clips on the rear and press them inward to release the clamp.
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