Siemens SIMATIC IPC547J User manual

01/2021
A5E43920357
-AA
Preface
Product description
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing and connecting
the device
3
Commissioning the device
4
Operating the device
5
Expanding and assigning
parameters to the device
6
Device maintenance and
repair
7
Technical specifications
8
Dimension drawings
9
Standards and approvals
10
Hardware description
A
Technical support
B
Markings and symbols
C
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC547J
Operating Instructions

Siemens AG
Digital Industries
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GERMANY
A5E43920357-AA
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01/2021 Subject to change
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Preface
Purpose of the operating instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for the installation,
electrical connection, commissioning and expansion of the SIMATIC IPC547J and to maintain
and repair the device. They are intended for the following qualified specialist personnel:
•Fitters
•Commissioning engineers
•IT administrators
•Service and maintenance personnel
Basic knowledge required
A solid background in electrical installation, personal computers, Microsoft operating systems
and network technology is required to understand this manual. General knowledge in the
field automation control engineering is recommended.
Range of validity of these operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all order versions of the SIMATIC IPC547J.
History
Currently released versions of these operating instructions:
Version
Comments
01/2021
First edition
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens' products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).

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Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Disclaimer for third-party software updates
This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for
updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a
Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise,
updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk. You can find more information about our
Software Update Service offer on the Internet at Software Update Service
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/automation-software/en/software-update-
service).

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Product description .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device.............................................. 11
1.2 Product highlights.............................................................................................................. 13
1.3 Scope of application .......................................................................................................... 15
1.4 External design of the device ............................................................................................. 16
1.4.1 Front panel........................................................................................................................ 16
1.4.2 Drive cage type A............................................................................................................... 18
1.4.3 Drive cage type B............................................................................................................... 20
1.4.4 Type C drive holder ............................................................................................................ 21
1.4.5 Rear of the device .............................................................................................................. 23
1.4.6 Connections ...................................................................................................................... 24
1.4.6.1 Device ports....................................................................................................................... 24
1.4.6.2 Power supply connections.................................................................................................. 28
1.4.7 Operator controls............................................................................................................... 28
1.4.8 Status displays................................................................................................................... 31
1.4.8.1 System status displays ....................................................................................................... 31
1.4.8.2 Status display of the Ethernet interface .............................................................................. 32
1.4.8.3 Status display of redundant power supply .......................................................................... 33
1.4.8.4 Status displays on removable tray for drives ....................................................................... 33
1.5 Internal construction of the device ..................................................................................... 34
1.6 Accessories and spare parts................................................................................................ 35
1.6.1 Hardware accessories......................................................................................................... 35
1.6.2 Software accessories.......................................................................................................... 38
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 39
2.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................. 39
2.2 Safety instructions on transport and storage....................................................................... 42
2.3 Safety instructions for assembly......................................................................................... 43
2.4 Safety instructions on ambient and environmental conditions ............................................ 45
2.5 Safety instructions for I/O devices....................................................................................... 47
2.6 Safety instructions on device and system extensions .......................................................... 48
3 Installing and connecting the device .................................................................................................. 51
3.1 Preparing for mounting...................................................................................................... 51
3.1.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 51
3.1.2 Checking the delivery package ........................................................................................... 52
3.1.3 Device identification data................................................................................................... 53
3.2 Mounting the device.......................................................................................................... 54
3.2.1 Mounting types ................................................................................................................. 54

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3.2.2 Securing device ................................................................................................................. 56
3.3 Connecting the device ....................................................................................................... 58
3.3.1 Country-specific information on supply voltage.................................................................. 58
3.3.2 Connection of equipotential bonding line........................................................................... 59
3.3.3 Connecting the power supply ............................................................................................ 59
3.3.3.1 Connect single power supply (AC)...................................................................................... 59
3.3.3.2 Connecting a redundant power supply (AC) ....................................................................... 61
3.3.4 Connecting I/O devices ...................................................................................................... 63
3.3.4.1 Connecting external devices .............................................................................................. 63
3.3.4.2 Connecting audio devices .................................................................................................. 63
3.3.4.3 Connecting several monitors (multi-monitoring) ................................................................ 64
3.3.5 Connecting the device to networks .................................................................................... 68
3.3.6 Securing the cables............................................................................................................ 68
4 Commissioning the device .................................................................................................................. 71
4.1 Switching on the device..................................................................................................... 71
4.2 Configuring automatic switch-on of device ........................................................................ 71
4.3 Switching off the device .................................................................................................... 72
5 Operating the device ........................................................................................................................... 75
5.1 Opening the front door...................................................................................................... 75
5.2 Multi-monitoring ............................................................................................................... 75
5.3 Drive configurations .......................................................................................................... 76
5.3.1 RAID systems ..................................................................................................................... 76
5.3.1.1 RAID1 system .................................................................................................................... 76
5.3.1.2 RAID5 system .................................................................................................................... 76
5.3.1.3 Hot-spare drive in RAID1 or RAID5 systems......................................................................... 77
5.3.2 System with 2 drives.......................................................................................................... 77
5.4 Onboard RAID system ........................................................................................................ 77
5.4.1 Display of a defective drive of an onboard RAID system ...................................................... 77
5.4.2 Onboard RAID1 system: Installation options for drives ........................................................ 78
5.4.3 Onboard RAID5 system: Installation options for drives ........................................................ 78
5.4.4 Operating onboard RAID system......................................................................................... 78
5.4.4.1 Configuring the onboard RAID system................................................................................ 78
5.4.4.2 Monitoring the onboard RAID system with "Intel® Rapid Storage Technology"..................... 79
5.4.4.3 Integrating a new drive into an onboard RAID system......................................................... 80
5.4.4.4 Integrating a hot-spare drive into an onboard RAID system................................................. 82
5.4.5 Data synchronization in the RAID system............................................................................ 82
5.5 Monitoring of the device.................................................................................................... 83
5.5.1 Monitoring functions ......................................................................................................... 83
5.5.2 SIMATIC IPC DiagBase ........................................................................................................ 84
5.5.3 SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor ................................................................................................... 84

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5.6 Remote maintenance of the device .................................................................................... 85
5.6.1 Remote maintenance functions and device requirements for remote maintenance ............. 85
5.6.2 Remote maintenance with iAMT ........................................................................................ 86
5.6.2.1 Enable Intel® AMT control on the device ............................................................................ 86
5.6.2.2 Activate Intel® AMT ........................................................................................................... 86
5.6.2.3 Configuring Intel® AMT...................................................................................................... 87
5.6.2.4 Reset Intel® AMT functions to default settings and disabling iAMT...................................... 90
5.6.2.5 Disabling Intel® AMT access to the firmware/BIOS settings.................................................. 91
5.7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM).......................................................................................... 92
6 Expanding and assigning parameters to the device ........................................................................... 93
6.1 Open the device ................................................................................................................ 93
6.2 Installing and removing expansion cards ............................................................................ 94
6.2.1 Information on using expansion cards................................................................................ 94
6.2.2 Installing expansion cards .................................................................................................. 95
6.2.3 Removing expansion cards................................................................................................. 96
6.3 Installing and removing memory modules.......................................................................... 96
6.3.1 Information on using memory modules.............................................................................. 96
6.3.2 Installing memory modules................................................................................................ 98
6.3.3 Removing memory modules............................................................................................. 100
6.4 Connecting a USB stick to the internal interface................................................................ 101
6.5 Installing and removing an optional graphics card ............................................................ 103
6.5.1 Installing the optional graphics card................................................................................. 103
6.5.2 Removing the optional graphics card................................................................................ 104
6.6 Installing and removing drives ......................................................................................... 105
6.6.1 Installing drives in drive cage type A................................................................................. 105
6.6.1.1 Installation conditions for drives in drive cage type A........................................................ 105
6.6.1.2 Change 2.5" and 3.5" drive in removable tray ................................................................... 107
6.6.1.3 Installing a 5.25" mounting frame for removable tray....................................................... 109
6.6.1.4 Installing a backplane for removable tray ......................................................................... 111
6.6.1.5 Removing a backplane for removable tray ........................................................................ 114
6.6.2 Installing drives in the drive cage type B ........................................................................... 115
6.6.2.1 Installation conditions for drives in drive cage type B........................................................ 115
6.6.2.2 Change 2.5" and 3.5" drive in assembly kit for 5.25" tray .................................................. 118
6.6.3 Installing a 5.25" drive ..................................................................................................... 121
6.6.4 Install the internal drive on the side panel of the device.................................................... 123
6.6.5 Installing drives in drive cage type C................................................................................. 125
6.6.5.1 Installation conditions for drives in the drive cage type C .................................................. 125
6.6.5.2 Install drives on the drive bay plate .................................................................................. 125
6.6.6 Install M.2 NVMe SSD....................................................................................................... 128
7 Device maintenance and repair ......................................................................................................... 129
7.1 Safety instructions for repairs........................................................................................... 129
7.2 Maintenance intervals...................................................................................................... 129

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7.3 Removing and installing hardware ................................................................................... 130
7.3.1 Front fan maintenance .................................................................................................... 130
7.3.1.1 Removing the fan cover from the front fan....................................................................... 130
7.3.1.2 Change the filter pad of the front fan ............................................................................... 130
7.3.1.3 Changing the front fan .................................................................................................... 131
7.3.2 Change the fan on drive cage type A................................................................................ 133
7.3.3 Changing the backup battery ........................................................................................... 135
7.3.4 Changing a single power supply (AC) ............................................................................... 136
7.3.5 Replacing redundant power supply (AC) module .............................................................. 137
7.3.6 Changing the enclosure of the redundant power supply (AC) ........................................... 139
7.3.7 Replacing the processor ................................................................................................... 140
7.3.8 Replacing the motherboard.............................................................................................. 141
7.4 Installing operating system, software and drivers ............................................................. 143
7.4.1 Restoring or installing the operating system..................................................................... 143
7.4.2 Installing software and drivers ......................................................................................... 143
7.5 Configuring firmware/BIOS .............................................................................................. 143
7.6 Backing up data and changing partitions.......................................................................... 143
7.7 Recycling and disposal ..................................................................................................... 144
8 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 145
8.1 Applicability of technical specifications ............................................................................ 145
8.2 General technical specifications ....................................................................................... 145
8.3 Current/power requirements and power supply................................................................ 147
8.3.1 Current and power requirements of the system components............................................ 147
8.3.2 Technical specifications of single power supply (AC)......................................................... 148
8.3.3 Technical specifications of redundant power supply (AC).................................................. 149
8.4 Electromagnetic compatibility.......................................................................................... 149
8.5 Climatic and mechanical and ambient conditions ............................................................. 150
8.6 Technical specifications of the drives................................................................................ 151
8.7 Technical specifications of the motherboard..................................................................... 152
8.7.1 General technical specifications of the motherboard ........................................................ 152
8.7.2 Technical specifications of the expansion card slots.......................................................... 153
8.8 Technical specifications of graphic ................................................................................... 156
8.9 Technical specifications of the interfaces.......................................................................... 158
8.10 Technical specifications of the telescopic rails .................................................................. 159
8.11 Technical specifications of the operating systems............................................................. 160
9 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................................... 161
9.1 Dimension drawing of the device ..................................................................................... 161
9.2 Dimension drawing of the Tower Kit ................................................................................ 163
9.3 Dimension drawing of the expansion cards ...................................................................... 164
9.4 Dimension drawing of the telescope rails ......................................................................... 165

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10 Standards and approvals ................................................................................................................... 167
10.1 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................ 167
10.1.1 ISO 9001 certificate ......................................................................................................... 167
10.1.2 Software license agreements ........................................................................................... 167
10.1.3 UL approval ..................................................................................................................... 167
10.1.4 FCC Rules (USA)............................................................................................................... 167
10.1.5 ICES Compliance (Canada) ............................................................................................... 168
10.1.6 RCM (Australia / New Zealand) ......................................................................................... 168
10.1.7 EAC (Eurasian Conformity)............................................................................................... 168
10.1.8 KC Mark (Korea)............................................................................................................... 168
10.2 Directives and declarations .............................................................................................. 169
10.2.1 CE marking ...................................................................................................................... 169
10.2.2 Electromagnetic compatibility.......................................................................................... 169
10.2.3 Low-voltage guideline...................................................................................................... 169
A Hardware description ........................................................................................................................ 171
A.1 Motherboard ................................................................................................................... 171
A.1.1 Layout of the motherboard .............................................................................................. 171
A.2 Expansion cards............................................................................................................... 173
A.2.1 Interrupt assignment of the slots for expansion cards ....................................................... 173
A.2.2 Exclusive PCI hardware interrupt ...................................................................................... 174
A.3 System resources............................................................................................................. 175
A.3.1 Currently allocated system resources................................................................................ 175
A.3.2 I/O address allocation....................................................................................................... 175
A.3.3 Interrupt assignments...................................................................................................... 179
A.3.4 Memory address assignments .......................................................................................... 181
A.4 Assignment of expansion interfaces to the software in the TIA Portal (CP assignment) ...... 184
B Technical support .............................................................................................................................. 185
B.1 Service and support ......................................................................................................... 185
B.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 186
B.2.1 Problems with device functions........................................................................................ 186
B.2.2 Problems when booting the device .................................................................................. 187
B.2.3 Problems with RAID systems ............................................................................................ 188
B.2.4 Problems when using expansion cards ............................................................................. 188
C Markings and symbols ....................................................................................................................... 189
C.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 189
C.2 Safety.............................................................................................................................. 189
C.3 Operator controls............................................................................................................. 189
C.4 Certificates, approvals and markings ................................................................................ 190
C.5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 191
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 193

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Product description
1
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
Documentation
Contents
Source
Operating instructions
•Product description
•Technical specifications
•Installation of the device
•Operation of the device
•Installing and removing
hardware
•Dimension drawings
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online in the "Rack PC" section
under:
Documentation for SIMATIC
Industrial PC
(http://www.siemens.com/simatic
-ipc-doku-portal)
Quick Install Guide
Information on:
•Link and QR code to the online
form for the quality control
notification in the SIEMENS After
Sales Information System (ASIS)
•Operating Instructions of the
device
•Installation of the device
•Steps for connecting the device
to the power supply
•Connecting I/O devices
•Switching the device on
•Supplied in printed form with the
device
•Supplied data storage medium
User manual (UM) for
the motherboard
Information on:
•Firmware description
•Description of the motherboard
•Description of the interfaces on
the motherboard
Files on supplied data storage
medium:
•SMS_H410_UM
•SMS-W480_UM
Windows® operating
system
Information on:
•Commissioning the operating
system
•Restoring the operating system
•Configuration of the operating
system
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online at:
Microsoft® Windows® 10
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109749498)
Microsoft® Windows® Server
2019
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109773882)

Product description
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
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Documentation
Contents
Source
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase
Information on:
•Temperature monitoring
•Fan monitoring
•Monitoring drives
•Watchdog
•Operating hours counter
•Battery monitoring
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109749690)
SIMATIC IPC
DiagMonitor
Monitoring functions such as with
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase with
additional extended functions
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/39129913)
SIMATIC IPC Image &
Partition Creator
Information on:
•Backup and recovery of files,
directories, drive partitions
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Image Partition
Creator
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/de/en/view/109780775)
SIMATIC NET
Industrial communication
•Online at:
SIMATIC NET
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/au
tomation/en/industrial-
communications/Pages/Default.as
px)

Product description
1.2 Product highlights
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1.2 Product highlights
The SIMATIC IPC547J is a high-performance industrial PC in 19" installation format (4 HM). It
is perfectly suited for high-performance industrial PC applications.
Device view
Note
Depending on the configuration ordered the features and
illustrations described in this
manual may differ from the features of your device.
Maximum industrial compatiblity for 24-hour continuous use in industrial environments
•Independent product design with a user-friendly enclosure concept and front design
•Rugged all-metal enclosure, coated over its entire surface (blue chromated) and/or
enameled on the outside to protect against corrosion and dirt
•High EM compatibility for use in industrial, business and commercial areas
•Maximum processor performance (in full configuration) without loss of performance
(throttling) at up to 40 °C ambient temperature
•Dust protection through overpressure venting concept with front-side fan and dust filter
•Low noise impact thanks to closed-loop fan
•Protection against vibration and shock through corresponding drive cage (type B) and card
retainer

Product description
1.2 Product highlights
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High productivity through fast data processing
•10th generation Intel® processors: Xeon, Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3 up to 10 cores
/ 20 threads
•Graphics controller (630) integrated in the CPU up to 4K Ultra HD resolution
•Maximum performance, e.g. through Intel W480E chipset, DDR4 memory with support of
dual channel technology
•High data transfer rates, e.g. via PCI Express Technology Gen 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed
+ (10 Gbps), M.2 NVME SSD
•Modern hard drives with a capacity of up to 2 TB for the storage of larger data volumes
and greater reliability
•Solid-state drive with up to 1024 GB as a fast replacement for hard disk drives for
increased data security
Reduction in standstill times thanks to high system availability and security
•Secure 24h operation (high MTBF, speed-controlled fans)
•RAID1 configuration: Data mirroring on two drives (HDD or SSD), also in removable trays
(hot-swap) and optionally with additional SSD (for operating system) or hot-spare drive
•RAID5 configuration: Stripping with parity on three drives (HDD) for increased storage
capacity in removable trays (hot-swap), optionally with additional hot-spare hard disk
•"Hot Swap" in RAID configurations: Replacing the drive (HDD) during operation
•"Hot spare" in RAID configurations: Rebuild process starts automatically on the reserve
drive ("hot spare" drive; HDD)
•3.5" HDD/HDD Enterprise or 2.5" SSD as RAID configurations
•Rapid identification and replacement of the drive in the event of a fault thanks to alarm
displays for RAID configurations and unique numbering
•Efficient self-diagnostics using SIMATIC IPC DiagBase or DiagMonitor software (optional)
for temperature, fans, program run (watchdog), battery, drives
•Status display (front LEDs) for Ethernet; alarm display for fan, temperature, watchdog and
drives in RAID1 and RAID5 configurations
•Remote control and remote maintenance through iAMT (Intel® Active Management
Technology)
•Redundant AC power supply with "hot swap" functionality (optional): Replacement of
power supply module during operation
•Access protection for the front removable trays, control elements (power, reset), USB
interfaces, dust filter and front fan by means of locked fan cover and lockable front door
•The enclosure cover can only be opened when the front door is open
•Up to two secured internal USB slots in the device, for software dongle, for example
•Service-friendly device configuration (modifications, service), e.g. installation of drives,
replacement of filter or front fan without tools

Product description
1.3 Scope of application
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Time savings due to high flexibility in commissioning, use and service
•High expandability through integrated interfaces:
–3 x Intel® Gbit Ethernet
–2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Front)
–4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (rear of device): 2 x Type A and 2 x Type C
–2 x USB 2.0 (internal)
–3 x graphic interfaces
–Audio
–7 x slots for PCI and PCI-Express
•Multi Monitoring: up to 6 x DisplayPort or 7 x DVI-D via onboard graphics and optional
graphics card (partly via adapter) or 6 x VGA via adapter
•Suitable for installation in space-saving control cabinets with a depth of only 400 mm
(devices with short enclosure)
•Can be used in different positions with telescopic rails or as an industrial tower PC (tower
kit optional)
•Universal use as industrial workstation or industrial server
•Pre-installed and activated operating systems:
–Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC (64-bit)
–Windows Server 2019 (64-bit) incl. 5 clients
•Fast restoration of the delivery state by restoring from USB stick
1.3 Scope of application
The SIMATIC IPC offers system integrators, cabinet designers, system engineers and machine
designers a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT applications on the
control and cell level for:
•Process and visualization applications
•Industrial image processing
•Quality assurance and monitoring tasks
•Measurement, control and rule-based tasks
•Data acquisition and management
The SIMATIC IPC has CE certification for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential
and commercial areas and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications,
therefore, it can also be used in building automation or in public facilities.

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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1.4 External design of the device
1.4.1 Front panel
Front: Front door is closed
①
19" mounting bracket with handle
②
Fan cover of front fan with openings for ventilation of the device
(locked by front door)
③
System status displays (Page 31)
④
Front door: lockable, protection against unauthorized access
⑤
Lock
•
Key vertical: open
•
Key horizontal: closed

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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Front: Front door is open
①
Locking screw of the enclosure cover
②
On-off button, see Operator controls (Page 28)
③
Rese pushbutton, see Operator controls (Page 28)
④
Drive cage (in this case type A); depending on the expansion variant, see:
•
Drive cage type A (Page 18)
•
Drive cage type B (Page 20)
•
Type C drive holder (Page 21)
⑤
Interfaces on the front of the device, see Device ports (Page 24)
⑥
Front fan support

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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1.4.2 Drive cage type A
Drives and mounting locations in the drive cage type A
The drive cage type A can only be installed in devices with a standard enclosure and is located
behind the front door.
You can install drives in removable trays, in which the drives are easily accessible from the
outside without opening the device.
The removable trays can be locked, thus protecting the drives from unauthorized access.
(0)
Mounting location 0 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•3.5" drive in removable tray
(1)
Mounting location 1 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•3.5" drive in removable tray
(2)
Mounting location 2 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•
3.5" drive in removable tray
(3)
Mounting location 3 (5.25" tray) for:
•5.25" mounting frame with removable tray for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(A)
Cover of the mounting frame for removable tray (Page 109)
(B)
Cover
(C)
Removable tray
(D)
Cover

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
Operating Instructions, 01/2021, A5E43920357-AA 19
Components of the removable tray
(1)
Status display (Page 33)
(2)
Status display (Page 33)
(3)
Number of the mounting location (here: Mounting location 0)
(4)
Lock
See also
Installation conditions for drives in drive cage type A (Page 105)

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
20 Operating Instructions, 01/2021, A5E43920357-AA
1.4.3 Drive cage type B
Drives and mounting locations in the drive cage type B
The drive cage type B can only be installed in devices with a standard enclosure and is located
behind the front door.
In the drive cage type B, drives are permanently installed internally and are provided with a
drive bezel from the outside and are therefore not accessible.
The drives are particularly well protected against vibration and oscillation ("vibration-
dampened drive cage").
(0)
Mounting location 0 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(1)
Mounting location 1 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•
5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(2)
Mounting location 2 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(A)
Cover (if no drive is installed) or drive bezel
(B)
Cover
See also
Installation conditions for drives in drive cage type B (Page 115)