Fractal Design Define XL R2 Titanium Grey - Manual (Page 6)

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Adaptable hard drive cages
Define XL R2 features two HDD cages - the upper cage may be removed and/or rotated,
and the lower cage may be repositioned.
In its original position, the upper HDD cage has been strategically placed to optimize a clean
build with excellent HDD cooling and cable management. By removing the upper HDD cage,
Define XL R2 supports graphics cards up to 400mm in length. When the upper HDD cage is
rotated, it acts as a guide for the front fan and directs airflow to the graphics card. To remove
or rotate the upper HDD cage, the two thumbscrews securing it must be removed. Following
rotation or removal of the HDD cage, re-insert in desired position and secure the thumb-
screws in new position or remove completely.
The lower HDD cage can be repositioned to provide more space in the front of the case.
This extra space is useful for front-mounted water-cooling radiators. The cage is secured
with seven screws: four under the case, two in front of the case and one on the motherboard
plate. Once the screws are removed, the lower HDD cage can be moved further back in the
chassis to one of two different positions, depending on how much space is required. The
cage is re-secured by screwing the four screws into the base of the case.