Expanding and assigning parameters to the device
7.4 Drives
SIMATIC IPC MD-57A
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7.4 Drives
7.4.1 Replacing the SIMATIC IPC slider (M.2 NVMe)
The device has a slot for the SIMATIC IPC Slider, a replaceable SSD of different sizes, see
section "Features (Page 11)". The SIMATIC IPC Slider can be exchanged while the device is
running.
Risk of damaging the drive and data loss
When you remove the drive while data is being written to it, you may damage the drive and
destroy data.
• Only remove the drive from the device when it is inactive.
• To avoid data loss, close running programs and log off in Windows.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Requirements
• SIMATIC IPC Slider with the following options:
– Option 1: A drive of the same type approved for this device as an original spare part,
see notes under "Accessories (Page 24)".
– Option 2: M.2 NVMe SSDs with a length of 30, 42 or 80 mm
• The current user is logged off in Windows.
• Screwdriver of type Torx T8