Disks
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ReadyDATA Desktop Storage Systems
Add a Disk
You can add a 3.5-inch hard disk drive, 2.5-inch hard disk drive, or a 2.5-inch solid-state
drive to an empty drive bay. You can add a disk while the system is powered on. It is not
necessary to shut down your system before adding a disk.
If you want to add a previously formatted disk to your storage system, see the notices in
Previously Formatted Disks on page 16.
To add a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD):
1. If necessary
, slide the recessed disk tray handle lock to the unlocked position.
2. Press the disk tray release latch.
The disk tray handle pops out.
3. Pull out the disk tray
.
4. Separate the mounting bracket from the disk tray:
a. Press and hold the disk tray release latch.