Installing the Dual Fan Cooling Module | LaCie 12big rack Serial

LaCie 12big rack serial Quick Install Guide

Installing the Dual Fan/Installing the I/O Modules

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7.Installing the Dual Fan Cooling Module

Caution: Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins. Do not install if any pins appear to be bent.

1.Check for damage, especially to the rear connector of the module.

2.With the latch in the open position (see Figure 7), slide the module into the enclosure until the latch engages automatically.

3.Secure the module by manually closing the latch. A click should be heard as the module latch engages.

8. Installing the I/O Modules

Important: If only one I/O module is fitted, it must be installed into the lower (Slot 0) location, otherwise direct SATA will not work.

Caution: Handle the modules carefully and avoid damaging the connector pins. Do not install if any pins appear to be bent.

1.Check for damage, especially to the rear connector of the module.

2.With the latch in the open position (see Figure 9), slide the module into the enclosure until the latch engages automatically.

3.Secure the module by manually closing the latch. A click should be heard as the module latch engages.

Figure 7: Cooling Module Latch

Figure 9: I/O Module Latch

Figure 10: Installing the I/O Module (1)

Figure 8: Installing the Dual Fan Cooling Module

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