Asus ESC1000 Personal SuperComputer - Manual (Page 34)

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14
2.6 SATA hard disk drives
The hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable
trays for mounting SATA hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by
simply opening the front bezel.
An HDD module cage comes with a SATA backplane. Ensure of the type of HDD
module cage you purchase before buying hard disks.
2.6.1 Installing the HDD module cage
1. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other
obstructions.
2. Level the HDD module cage latch
counterclockwise.
3. Insert the HDD module cage into the
bay.
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4. When the HDD module cage is
completed inserted, the cage latch
will be pushed back clockwise.
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5. Lock the cage latch properly.
6. Connect the appropriate cables to
the SATA backplane on the HDD
module cage.
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