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5.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD into the tray

5.1.1 Removing the HDD tray

IMPORTANT!

ALWAYS use the top hard drive slot when installing a hard drive into the system.

5. Installing the hard drives

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EonServ 7000 Series 

Quick Installation Guide

Rear rack posts

M5 x 9.0mm

Z M0 0 0 1 1 0 G A Q 0 6 2 1 4

3U, M5 cage nut position

Front rack posts

Unit boundary

Unit boundary

2U, M5 cage nut position

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WARNING!

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Only qualified service personnel should install and service this product to avoid injury.

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Observe all ESD procedures during installation to avoid damaging the equipment.

1. Preparing the tools

Unpack the equipment and ensure that the following tools are available before installation.

1.1  User-provided tools

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Phillips screwdriver (medium size)

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Flat blade screwdriver (small size)

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Anti-static wrist wrap

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Host link cables

1.2  Accessory box contents

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Screws: M5, M6, No. 10-32, No. 5-32

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Cables: Power cord x 2

NOTE:

Refer to the 

Unpacking List

 for the exact number of items bundled in the package.

2. Installing the rackmount

WARNING!

Due to the weight of the enclosure and installation procedure requirements, DO NOT install the 
HDDs to the enclosure when assembling with the rackmount. At least one personnel should assist 
you with the installation. 

2.1 Slide rail kit

2.1.1 Checking the contents of the slide rail kit

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2

3

2 x inner glides

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6 x Flathead screws 

No. 6-32 L4

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10 x Truss head 

screws M5 x 9.0 mm

6

4 x M5 cage nuts

7

4 x 25 mm M5 screws

8

4 x25 mm M6 screws

9

4 x 25.4 mm 

No. 10-32 screws

2.1.2 Installing the slide rail kit

 

1. Determine the position where the enclosure will be installed to the front and rear rack 
    posts and insert the cage nuts into the designated holes of the front rack post.

  

   

 Positions for chassis/M5 cage nut:

4. With the assistance of another person, lift and insert the enclosure onto the slide rail. 

Ensure that the inner glides on both sides of the enclosure meet the inner glide rail. 
Secure the enclosure using the M5, M6, or No. 10-32 screws from the front.

2. 

Loosen the four screws on the slide rail then adjust its length. After the length 

adjustment, secure the slide rails to the front and rear posts with the truss head screws.

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No. 6-32

3. 

Attach the inner glides to both sides of the enclosure using flathead screws No. 6-32.

3. Installing the system drive

There are two 2.5-inch system drive slots near the IO panel. If you purchased the system 
with the hard drive(s), they should have been assembled together. If not, you must install 
them manually with the following instructions:

1. Gently pull out the drive tray from the enclosure.
2. Install the hard drive into the tray and insert it back to the enclosure.

4. Installing a PCIe card (optional)

NOTE:

Confirm with the support personnel about PCIe card qualification before purchase/installation.

1. 

Loosen the screws and remove the 

cover.

2. 

Install t he PCIe card into the PCIe slot, 

then place back the cover and secure it 
with the screws.

For on-CPU models (71XX models), you can ONLY use two specific PCIe slots. See the 

marked blue slots in the illustration below.

Press the release button to open 
the bezel and  gently pull the HDD 
tray from the enclosure.

5.1.2 Attaching HDD tray

1. Orient the HDD to the tray with the 

interface connectors facing the open 
side of the tray and the label is facing up.

2. Secure the drive by fastening the four (4) 

of the bundled screws.

3.5-inch SATA

HDD holes

5.1.3 Inserting and securing the HDD tray

Insert the assembled HDD and HDD tray to 
the enclosure with the tray bezel open.

1 x Mounting bracket assembly, left side

1 x Mounting bracket assembly, right side

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M5 x 9.0mm

Inner glide rail

M5 x 9.0mm

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5

6

6

 25 mm M5 or 

25 mm M6

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8

25.4 mm No. 10-32

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