Moxa Technologies V2406A Series Manual

V2406A
Instructions Guide
Installing a SATA Solid-State Drive/Hard Disk
Drive (SSD/HDD) in a Moxa V2406A
Edition 1.0, April 2017
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ......................................................................... - 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 V2406A to Access the HDD/SSD Area.......... - 5 -
4.2 Installing or Replacing an SSD/HDD ............................. - 9 -
4.2.1 Installing an SSD/HDD in the HDD Tray ............. - 9 -
4.2.2 Removing an Existing SSD/HDD.......................- 11 -
4.3 Installing the HDD/SSD Assembly ...............................- 14 -
4.4 Reassembling the V2406A Housing..............................- 18 -
5. Testing the Newly Installed HDD/SSD........................... - 20 -

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1. Overview
•This guide will help you install a new 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD
storage device or replace an existing SSD/HDD in your Moxa
V2406A.
•If you want to install a new 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD storage device
in your V2406A, refer to section 4.2.1.
•To replace an existing 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD storage device in
your V2406A, 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 show 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 V2406A to access the HDD/SSD installation area on the main
board, installing a HDD/SSD assembly, and reassembling the
V2406A by putting back the cover and securing it with screws.
4.1 Opening the V2406A to Access the HDD/SSD Area
The HDD/SSD 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 V2406A upside down on the working area as
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
4.1.2 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 (8) hexagonal bolts (indicated with red circles) on the
rear panel as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
4.1.4 Use a Phillips screwdriver (item 1 in Table 2) to remove the
ten (10) screws (indicated with red circles) on the front and
rear panels as shown in Figure 4.
After removing the screws, place the V2406A such that its
rear panel is facing towards you.
Figure 4

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4.1.5 Open the rear panel partially as shown in Figure 5. Do not
pull out any wires or cables connected to the rear panel (see
Figure 6).
Figure 5
Figure 6

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4.1.6 Slide out the bottom cover of the V2406A completely as
shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
4.2 Installing or Replacing an SSD/HDD
4.2.1 Installing an SSD/HDD in the HDD Tray
Follow the instructions detailed below to install an SSD/HDD in the
HDD tray to build the SSD/HDD assembly:
4.2.1.1 Arrange all the components from the hard disk installation
package as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8

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4.2.1.2 Slide in the yellow anti-shock pads into the side notches
provided on the HDD tray as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9
4.2.1.3 Turn the SATA connector clockwise by 90 degrees and
gently insert the connector head into the opening on the
HDD tray until it completely passes through the opening
as shown in Figures 10 and 11.
Figure 10
Figure 11