Moxa Technologies V2426A Instruction Manual

V2426A

Instruction Guide

Installing a SATA Solid-State Drive/Hard Disk

Drive (SSD/HDD) in a Moxa V2426A

Edition 1.0, April 2017

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Table of Contents

1. General Introduction ....................................................... - 3 -

2. Preparing to Install an SSD/HDD .................................... - 3 -

2.1 Working Environment ................................................. - 3 -

2.2 Required Tools .......................................................... - 3 -

2.3 Required Parts .......................................................... - 4 -

3. Installation Flowchart ..................................................... - 5 -

4. Installing a SATA Hard Disk ............................................. - 5 -

4.1 Opening the V2426A to Access the SSD/HDD Area .......... - 5 -

4.2 Installing or Replacing an SSD/HDD ............................ - 11 -

4.2.1 Installing an SSD/HDD in the HDD Tray ............ - 11 -

4.2.2 Removing an Existing SSD/HDD ....................... - 14 -

4.3 Installing the SSD/HDD Assembly ............................... - 18 -

4.4 Reassembling the V2426A Housing .............................. - 21 -

5. Testing the Newly Installed SSD/HDD ........................... - 24 -

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1. General Introduction

• This guide will help you install a new 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD
storage device or replace an existing SSD/HDD in your Moxa
V2426A.

• If you want to install a new 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD storage device
in your V2426A, refer to section 4.2.1.

• To replace an existing 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD storage device in
your V2426A, refer to section 4.2.2.

• Estimated installation time is 30 to 45 minutes.

2. Preparing to Install an SSD/HDD

2.1 Working Environment

We recommend setting up a working environment with anti
electro-static discharge (ESD) equipment as shown in Table 1 for
installing the SATA hard disk.

1. Antistatic wrist strap

2. Static dissipative rubber mat

Table 1

2.2 Required Tools

We recommend using appropriate tools and equipment for the
procedures described throughout this guide. Some frequently used
tools are listed below:

1. Phillips screwdriver

2. Hexagon nut driver

Table 2

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2.3 Required Parts

2.3.1 You will require the following parts to install a new

SSD/HDD:

• Hard disk installation package
(Moxa Ordering No.: FK-75125-02)

• SATA SSD/HDD
(Refer to the V2400A Component Compatibility Guide
for compatible models.)

2.3.2 To replace an existing SSD/HDD, you will require the
following:

• SATA SSD/HDD

(Refer to the V2400A Component Compatibility Guide
for compatible models.)

NOTE

For additional details visit Moxa’s website or contact your Moxa

Distributor and Moxa sales office.

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3. Installation Flowchart

4. Installing a SATA Hard Disk

Installing a SATA hard disk involves first removing the bottom cover
of the V2426A to access the SSD/HDD installation area on the main
board, installing an SSD/HDD assembly, and reassembling the
V2426A by putting back the cover and securing it with screws.

4.1 Opening the V2426A to Access the SSD/HDD Area

The SSD/HDD area is located inside the V2406A, which can be
reached by opening up the cover as per the following instructions:

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4.1.1 Place the V2426A upside down on the working area as
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

4.1.2 Use a Phillips screwdriver (item 1 in Table 2) to loosen the
four (4) screws on the front panel and then pull out two
expansion slot covers. Remove the two terminal blocks on
the rear panel as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2

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4.1.3 Use a hexagon nut driver (item 2 in Table 2) to remove the
eight (12) hexagon screws (indicated with red circles) on the
front and rear panels as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

4.1.4 Use a Phillips screwdriver (item 1 in Table 2) to remove the
twenty-five (25) screws (indicated with red circles) on the
front and rear panels as shown in Figure 4.
After removing the screws, place the V2426A such that its
rear panel is facing towards you.

Figure 4

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4.1.5 Press and hold the LAN1 and LAN2 connectors and partially
open the front panel as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5

Keep the O-rings on the LAN1 and LAN2 connectors safely
and do not lose them.

Figure 6