SSD Adapter Installation Techniques - 15mm

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This guide demonstrates Leopard - Open Rack V1 solid state drive installation techniques.

The solid state drive adapter/carrier is designed to replace a standard 3.5" hard disk drive with the smaller 2.5" storage form factor

  1. Note: (2) standoffs which lock the SSD in place.

    • Note:

    • (2) standoffs which lock the SSD in place.

    • SSD locking handle.

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  2. Use caution when inserting the Solid State Drive (SSD) into the adapter as the foam strip edge can catch on the SSD. Press and hold the SSD locking handle, then insert the SSD. Continue sliding the SSD into the adapter at an angle until fully seated in the unit. Release the locking handle which will secure the SSD.

    • Use caution when inserting the Solid State Drive (SSD) into the adapter as the foam strip edge can catch on the SSD.

    • Press and hold the SSD locking handle, then insert the SSD. Continue sliding the SSD into the adapter at an angle until fully seated in the unit.

    • Release the locking handle which will secure the SSD.

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  3. Once installed, the SSD connector should be facing outward as shown.

    • Once installed, the SSD connector should be facing outward as shown.

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  4. Lower the mated unit into the Open Vault. Lower the mated unit into the Open Vault.

    • Lower the mated unit into the Open Vault.

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  5. Press down firmly to ensure both sockets align properly. Slide the unit forward until fully seated.

    • Press down firmly to ensure both sockets align properly.

    • Slide the unit forward until fully seated.

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