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System Expansion
Observe the procedures and instructions within this chapter properly when installing, removing or handling internal
component. It is recommended to expand the system with internal components, before installing in an industrial
control cabinet.
Protection label
The KBox A-150-SKL is factory configured to meet customer requirements and then sealed
with a protection label. Opening the KBox A-150-SKL invalidates the warranty and may
cause damage to internal components.
Before opening the KBox A-150-SKL, the product must be switched off using the power-on
switch, and disconnect all peripheral devices. Disconnect the product from the AC mains
power supply by removing the power cable from the DC power supply or the mains power
socket. Observe the General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment within this user guide.
ESD Sensitive
Follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the product or/and
internal components.
Pay attention to manufacturer’s instructions before installing/removing expansion cards.
Due to the limited predetermined lifespan of expansion devices, Kontron recommends that
users check on the condition of installed expansion devices regularly and pay attention to
the manufacturer’s lifespan specifications.
Depending on the ordered system configuration, the KBox A-150-SKL can be extended externally and internally with:
2.5” HDD/SSD drive bay (external)
1x mPCIe (full-size) slot (Internal)
1x M.2 2242 Key B socket (Internal)
When adding expansion devices, observe that the maximum power consumption does not exceed the maximum PSU
specification, see Table 13: Power Consumption.
External Storage Expansion
5.1.
For externally accessible memory expansion, the KBox A-150-SKL drive bay variant supports one 2.5” HDD/SSD slim
drive.
Table 4: External Storage Devices
Storage Device
Description
2.5” HDD/SSD slim drive
[1]
Both 9.5 mm and 7 mm high HDD/SSDs can be used.
Note: For 7 mm HDD/SSDs use the HDD/SSD extension frame, see
Table 2: Accessories.
[1]
For the KBox A-150-SKL drive bay variant only.
Due to the manufacturer’s limited specified lifespan for HDD/SSD drives Kontron
recommends checking installed HDD/SSD drives via S.M.A.R.T. regularly.
