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Quick Installation Guide
The dimensions of the SSD Xpander are the same as a standard 3.5” SATA HDD, and can be
installed in the same manner using the same type of screws or the case’s fastening system. For
an overview of the behavior once set up, please see Section 7 for the partition layout. Before
proceeding with the installation, please make sure that the computer is powered off. Below is
diagram to assist in the installation.
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1.Using the installation procedure in Section 4, place the SSD into the SSD Xpander and into a 3.5”
drive bay of choice. Also place the 3.5” SATA HDD into a 3.5” drive bay of choice, preferably in
close proximity to the SSD Xpander for convenience.
2. Connect a SATA 15-pin power cable from the power supply to the rear of the 3.5" SATA HDD.
3.Connect a SATA 15-pin power cable from the power supply and a SATA 7-pin data cable from the
motherboard to the respective connections on the rear of the SSD Xpander, using the left SATA
connections.
4.Connect a SATA 7-pin data cable from the rear of the 3.5" SATA HDD to the right SATA
connection on the rear of the SSD Xpander.
5.Power on the system, and install your OS to the new partition.
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Please note: when setting up the SSD Xpander, any data that was previously on either the
SSD or the HDD will be erased when the partitions are automatically created on the device.
Please be sure to back up all data that may be on the drives before proceeding with the
installation.
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Package Contents
HDD
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# 6-32 screw x 4Manual x 1 Body of the product x 1
HDD
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SSD Xpander
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If the products shown above are different than the products included in the packaging, please
contact the seller or retailer for replacement.
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A)15-pin SATA Power Connector B) 7-pin SATA Data Connector
D) 7-pin SATA Data Input Connector from HDD
G) Screw holes
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Product Chart Introduction
HDD
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E GD F
E) Top Cover F) Unit Body
How to install the SSD
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C) Air Flow Vents
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SSD
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